In this episode of Planning Reimagined, Celeste Moya and Kris Stegall discuss the critical importance of proactive planning for individuals with special needs, focusing on the case of Edward Whitmore, a retired executive concerned about his son Daniel's future.

They explore the complexities of financial management for vulnerable individuals, the creation of a special needs trust, and the role of corporate trustees in ensuring financial dignity and protection. The conversation emphasizes the need for comprehensive planning that considers both financial and non-financial aspects of care, including long-term care considerations and the importance of flexibility in trust management.t.

Key Takeaways:

• Proactive planning is essential for vulnerable individuals.
• Financial management challenges often arise for those with special needs.
• Creating a safety net involves more than just financial assets.
• Corporate trustees can provide impartial management of trusts.
• Long-term care planning is crucial for future needs.
• Flexibility in trust management allows for changing circumstances.
• It's important to consider both financial and non-financial aspects of care.
• Planning should be tailored to the individual's unique situation.
• Don't delay in establishing a special needs trust.
• Engaging professional care managers can enhance support for vulnerable individuals.

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Welcome back to Planning Reimagined, now reimagined for real-life stories, shorter episodes, and actionable insights.

In this episode, Celeste Moya and Kris Stegall share the story of Philip and Danielle Lawson (names changed), a couple in their 40s who thought their planning boxes were checked… until they realized one major blind spot: long-term care for aging parents.

When Philip’s parents, living on pensions and Social Security, faced potential care needs, the couple discovered just how quickly those costs could derail their own goals for college savings, retirement timelines, and charitable giving.

Celeste and Kris walk through:

• Why long-term care is one of the most underplanned risks in family wealth
• What Medicare and Medicaid actually cover (and what they don’t)
• The difference between traditional and hybrid LTC solutions
• How “inefficient” assets (like old annuities) can be repositioned to triple care value
• And how multi-generation planning protects not only parents, but your children’s future too

They also explore the emotional side, including how caregiving can strain families, drain assets, and fracture relationships, and what you can do now to prevent it.

Key Takeaways:

• 75% of people over 65 will need some form of long-term care
• LTC costs rise faster than general inflation (≈4.6% annually)
• Hybrid life insurance and annuity designs can turn dormant assets into 3–4× care leverage
• Proactive planning protects *three generations* — parents, you, and your kids

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In this episode, Celeste welcomes Dan Lappin, Founder of Lappin 180, to discuss a whole new way to approach goal setting through building a resilient mindset. Through personal anecdotes, professional insights, and practical strategies, they unravel the often misunderstood concept of detachment from outcomes, emphasizing a focus on processes rather than end goals. Dan discusses how embracing discomfort and failure can be pivotal for growth. Celeste talks about how her father's advice to be "comfortable being uncomfortable" has shaped her career and personal life.

They also talk about the power of incremental progress, positive self-talk, and adopting a mindset that sees each action as a step toward greater goals. They discuss the importance of feedback, handling failures constructively, and cultivating an abundance mindset. Dan offers insights into the cognitive and emotional impact of labeling experiences, highlighting the necessity of maintaining a neutral and objective stance for better decision-making.

To find out more and connect with Dan, visit: https://www.lappin180.com/

Key Topics Discussed:

• Detachment from outcomes and its impact on motivation
• The importance of focusing on processes rather than outcomes
• Embracing discomfort and failure for personal and professional growth
• Positive self-talk and mindset-strengthening strategies
• Incremental progress and viewing goals as a series of small steps
• The significance of feedback and handling it constructively
• Cultivating an abundance mindset through gratitude and self-reflection
• The cognitive and emotional impact of labeling experiences
• The modern mindset challenges are rooted in our primal past