Law, Legacy & Liberation: Terry Franklin on Estate Battles and Ancestral Justice

In this powerful episode of Elite Insights with Tony Patillo, award-winning attorney, activist, and storyteller Terrence “Terry” Franklin shares his inspiring journey from Harvard Law to becoming a nationally recognized trust & estates litigator — and how he uses his platform to bend the arc of history toward justice.

Terry opens up about:

● Discovering his purpose through the will that freed his enslaved ancestors in 1846

● The emotional battles behind family trust and estate disputes

● Why estate planning is essential to closing the racial wealth gap

● His creative work as a storyteller, activist, and musical writer carrying forward his ancestors’ legacy

● How purpose, law, and art intersect to create lasting change

This episode is more than legal insights — it’s about healing history, building legacy, and empowering future generations.

✨ Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a family leader, or someone seeking deeper purpose, this conversation will inspire you to find your mission and use your gifts to make an impact.

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