
Episode #14
Estate Planning Done Right: How to Avoid Probate, Family Fights & Costly Mistakes | Aubrey Boswell
What if your estate plan is technically complete, but still leaves your family confused, frustrated, or fighting after you’re gone? In this episode of The Wealth Transfer Podcast, Matt Templeton sits down with Aubrey Boswell, estate planning attorney and founder of Boswell PLLC, to talk about wills, trusts, probate, family conflict, legacy planning, and how to create an estate plan that actually works when your family needs it most. Aubrey explains why estate planning is about more than documents. It is about making clear decisions, protecting your family from unnecessary court involvement, avoiding preventable conflict, and giving the next generation clarity around both your assets and your values. This conversation also covers revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, family loans, co-executors, no-contest clauses, professional trustees, transfer-on-death deeds, and why family meetings can be one of the most valuable parts of the planning process. Whether you are creating your first estate plan, updating an old one, helping aging parents think through their next steps, or trying to prevent future conflict among heirs, this episode offers a practical look at how thoughtful estate planning can protect both wealth and relationships. Book a Free Strategy Session with Real Estate Wealth Advisor, Matt Templeton: https://calendly.com/templeton/strate ... Connect with Aubrey Boswell & Boswell PLLC 469.518.9299 aubrey@boswellpllc.com www.boswellpllc.com Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:04] What Goes Into a Core Estate Plan Beyond Just a Will [00:05] Legacy Planning: Passing Down Values, Not Just Assets [00:08] How Inheritance Can Help or Hurt the Next Generation [00:13] Why Families Fight After Death and How to Plan Ahead [00:14] Why Family Loans Should Be Documented Clearly [00:16] The Problem With Naming All Children as Co-Executors or Co-Trustees [00:24] Revocable Trusts Explained and Why Probate Takes Longer Than Many People Expect [00:28] Transfer-on-Death Deeds and When They May or May Not Be Enough [00:30] Irrevocable Trusts, Asset Protection, and Legacy Gift Trusts [00:36] Why No-Contest Clauses May Not Prevent Family Fights [00:42] Family Meetings and the Value of Discussing the Plan Before Death [00:55] Conservation Easements, Ag Exemptions, and Planning for Large Land Assets [00:56] When It May Make Sense to Use a Professional Executor or Trustee [01:00] Why the Right Advisor Matters More Than Just Having Documents

