Displaying Episode 11 - 17 of 17 in total of The Scholar Wealth Podcast with the tag “estate planning”.
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Episode 23: SLAT Adjustments, Family Philanthropy, and Spotting Ponzi Schemes
September 22nd, 2025 | 33 mins 57 secs
alternative investment risks, asset protection, balancing family giving priorities, charitable giving, cost-of-living trust adjustments, donor-advised fund strategy, due diligence for private investments, estate planning, family foundation governance, financial literacy, gifting strategies, heirs financial literacy, hems trust provisions, inflation planning, irrevocable trust modification, legacy planning strategies, next-gen philanthropy, ponzi scheme red flags, ponzi schemes, real estate syndication fraud, slat distribution flexibility, spotting investment fraud, trust strategies
Two complex questions for high-net-worth families: 1) How much flexibility should couples build into SLAT distributions as living costs rise? 2) How can families balance decades-long charitable commitments with next-generation priorities? Plus, a From the Field interview with attorney Daniel Gielchinsky, who shares the red flags he’s seen in Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment pitches.
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Episode 22: Trusts vs Wills, Senior Living REITs, and a Physician Bonus Playbook
September 15th, 2025 | 22 mins 38 secs
backdoor roth, donor-advised fund considerations, emergency fund strategy, estate complexity, estate planning, fee transparency, financial literacy, inheritance planning, liquidity constraints, manager quality assessment, physician finance, physician taxable account, private reit due diligence, probate avoidance, real estate investing, senior living investment, signing bonus allocation, tax planning, taxable investing, trust strategies, will vs trust
A $5 million estate. A private senior living REIT. A physician’s $75,000 signing bonus. In this Q&A episode, Stephan unpacks three listener questions with clear, practical guidance for high-net-worth families.
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Episode 20: Learning Capital for Kids, Tax Loss Harvesting with Direct Indexing, and Hiring a Private Chef
September 1st, 2025 | 22 mins 44 secs
charitable giving, concentration risk, crypto investing, dafs, direct indexing, estate planning, financial independence, financial literacy, gifting strategies, inheritance planning, learning capital, market timing, portfolio rebalancing, qsbs, tax planning, trust strategies
In this episode, we answer listener questions about setting boundaries around “learning capital” when a child wants to invest trust assets in crypto, weighing the benefits of direct indexing for tax loss harvesting in a $6 million taxable portfolio, and handling the financial logistics of hiring a private chef for a family-owned summer residence. Plus, our Term of the Day segment breaks down QSBS — Qualified Small Business Stock — and why it can be such a powerful tax planning opportunity for entrepreneurs.
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Episode 15: Fractional Jets, Option Exercises, and Estate Fairness: Financial Planning at the Next Level
July 28th, 2025 | 18 mins 44 secs
estate planning, financial literacy, fractional jet ownership, inheritance fairness, inheritance planning, legacy letters, private jet tax rules, stock option exercise
A private jet decision. A multimillion-dollar option grant. An uneven inheritance. In this Q&A episode, Stephan unpacks three dilemmas that high-net-worth families face—and offers clear, strategic guidance for navigating them with confidence.
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Episode 14: Dividing, Inheriting, and Starting Fresh: Smart Moves After Life’s Turning Points
July 21st, 2025 | 22 mins 17 secs
debt-free milestone, divorce asset division, estate planning, financial literacy, inheritance planning, physician finance, physician financial planning, step-up in basis
From divorce settlements to post-inheritance decisions to finally being debt-free—life’s transitions come with big financial questions. In this episode, we answer listener questions about dividing marital assets, what to do after inheriting a $1.2M brokerage account, and how two physicians can reset their financial plan after paying off student loans. Plus, in Myth or Money, we bust the idea that you're ever too young to plan for retirement.
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Episode 11: Estate Planning in Motion: Trust Strategies, IPO Tax Prep, and Smarter Umbrella Insurance
June 30th, 2025 | 23 mins 3 secs
estate planning, estate tax sunset, family limited partnership, ipo planning, ipo tax planning, irrevocable trust, trust strategies, umbrella insurance
This week, we’re answering client questions about big-picture estate planning, preparing for future tax exposure, and protecting family wealth. We’ll cover trust strategies ahead of the 2026 estate tax sunset, key tax considerations for pre-IPO stockholders, and what to expect when shopping for umbrella insurance coverage.
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Episode 1: Launching the Scholar Wealth Podcast
April 21st, 2025 | 5 mins 45 secs
asset protection, business exit strategy, charitable giving, concentration risk, corporate cash strategy, deferred compensation, estate planning, executive compensation, family business, family wealth, financial education, financial independence, financial planning, gifting strategies, high net worth, inflation planning, inheritance planning, investment strategy, ipo planning, legacy planning, liquidity event, market timing, philanthropy, physician finance, portfolio rebalancing, private equity investment, real estate investing, retirement planning, stock option exercise, tax planning, trust strategies, vacation rental, wealth management
In our debut episode, host Stephan Shipe shares the story behind the Scholar Wealth Podcast and what listeners can expect each week. Designed for families with complex wealth, the show goes beyond the basics to deliver expert insights, real stories, and practical answers to your most sophisticated financial questions.