Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, I'm joined by Farella Associate Lucy Campbell, to discuss the movie Batman Begins.

Join me and Lucy as we explore the streets of Gotham City. Along the way, Lucy and I discuss directed trusts, contingent trust beneficiaries, powers of appointment, and some highlights from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

What are some common reasons for directed trusts? How might Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth, inherit the entire Wayne family fortune? Equally important, what are Lucy's and my thoughts on some of Batman's gadgets?

We explore these questions and more, because …

"Death is not considerate or fair."

Show Notes:

Hons Yung, Podcast Host, Family Wealth Partner, Farella Braun + Martel

Lucy Campbell, Family Wealth Associate, Farella Braun + Martel

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, I'm joined by Justin Miller, a Partner and National Director of Wealth Planning at Evercore Wealth Management and Evercore Trust Company, to discuss the movie The Hangover.

As if we were roaming a Las Vegas buffet and trying a little bit of everything, Justin and I cover a multitude of topics – including generation-skipping transfer tax issues, asset protection, income tax residency vs. domicile, and other prudent estate planning considerations.

What are some common mistakes when preparing GST trusts? Just as importantly, what is Justin's connection to Bradley Cooper?

We explore these questions and more, so let's jump in, 'cause …

"You never walk away from the table when you're on a heater."

Show Notes:

Hons Yung, Podcast Host, Family Wealth Partner, Farella Braun + Martel

Justin Miller, Partner and National Director of Wealth Planning at Evercore Wealth Management and Evercore Trust Company

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today I'm joined by Gigi Orta, a managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to discuss the movie, Love Actually. Gigi and I unabashedly revisit this Christmas movie in the month of May and discuss the potential estate planning issues facing the characters in five of the movie's storylines.

Do Harry and Karen stay together? Should Juliet and Peter get a prenup? We explore these questions and more, and …

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually, is, all around."

Show Notes:

Hons Yung, Podcast Host, Family Wealth Partner, Farella Braun + Martel

Gigi Orta, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.