The Executor Help Podcast

The podcast is filled with advice, tips, and many real-life examples demonstrating what can go wrong (and what can go right), depending on whether or not families plan accordingly in advance, communicate clearly with one another, and are willing to put petty and selfish differences aside.No one likes talking about death and inheritances before they absolutely have to, but as I have learned from personal experience, having these conversations earlier, rather than later, will save a lot of time and money, alleviate a ton of stress and ill-feeling, and ensure that the deceased's wishes are properly and efficiently carried out.

The Executor Help Podcast is a society podcast hosted by David E. Edey, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David E. Edey hosts The Executor Help Podcast, a society show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  The Digital Mess We Leave Behind

  Sep 22, 202634 minS6

  What happens to your digital life when you die? Your photos. Passwords. Email. Social media. Online accounts. Important documents. Even the information sitting on your phone. In this episode, David talks with Niki Weiss, founder of Endevo and a digital thanatologist, about a part of estate and legacy planning many families rarely think about. Niki explains why our digital lives can create an unexpected burden for the people we leave behind, what can happen when families can't find passwords or access accounts, and why shutting down someone's phone too quickly after death can create problems of its own. They also explore the growing world of AI, digital twins and grief bots — and some of the difficult questions these technologies may create for families in the future. Most importantly, this isn't really a conversation about technology. It's about making things easier for the people we love. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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  Episode #34

  What Losing My Brother Taught Me About Life

  Sep 8, 202625 minS6

  When Davis Wilkinson was 14, his older brother Adam died from an overdose. While grieving the loss of his brother, Davis watched his mother take on another burden few people talk about — the hours of paperwork, phone calls and frustration that begin after someone dies. One memory stayed with him: listening as his mother struggled simply to cancel Adam's gym membership. In this episode of The Executor Help Podcast, David talks with Davis about how that experience changed the direction of his life, why he later chose to work in a funeral home, and what he has learned from helping thousands of grieving families. They also talk about why grief isn't something to fix, what grieving people really need from us, and why one of the greatest gifts people can give those they love may simply be their attention and time. Davis is the founder of Heirloom, a U.S.-based company that helps families locate assets after someone dies. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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  Episode #33

  The Last Ordinary Day

  Sep 1, 20263 minS6

  Most of life isn't made up of big moments. It's coffee with Dad. A phone call from Mom. Nine holes of golf with a friend. Sitting around the kitchen table talking about nothing in particular. In this short solo episode, David reflects on the ordinary moments that often become some of the memories people treasure most after someone is gone. It isn't about living as though every moment could be the last. It's about something much simpler: Notice it. David shares why preparing for tomorrow matters — but also why all that preparation should give people more freedom to enjoy the life happening around them today. Because sometimes an ordinary day becomes a very special memory. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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  Episode #32

  When You Love Someone You Can't Fix

  Aug 25, 202632 minS6

  What does it mean to love someone when you can't fix what they're going through? Yvonne Heath knows that feeling personally. Yvonne is a nurse, speaker, author and founder of Love Your Life to Death. In her book Addiction, Grief, and Joy: A Son's Struggle and a Mother's Love, she shares her family's experience of loving her eldest son through addiction. In this deeply personal conversation, David and Yvonne talk about the impact addiction has on an entire family, why "tough love" can do more harm than good, and the helplessness of watching someone you love struggle. Yvonne also shares the three simple words that have shaped much of her work: Just show up. Because sometimes there is nothing brilliant to say and nothing you can fix. You can simply be there. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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  Episode #31

  I Think They Know

  Aug 18, 20265 minS6

  "I think they know." Those four words can leave a family with more uncertainty than we realize. In this short solo episode, David talks about the difference between having the paperwork done and making sure your family actually knows what you want . A will and power of attorney may be in place. The important papers may be organized. But families can still be left wondering: What did Mom really want? Why did Dad make that decision? Am I doing the right thing? David shares why clarity can be one of the kindest things we leave behind — especially for the Responsible One who may eventually have to step forward. And he leaves listeners with one simple question: What might your family still have to guess about? For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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