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#RichLifeLawyer Show 015: Three Qualities of Financially Successful People On this episode of the show we’re talking about how to become financially successful. I think what you’ll find as we go through these qualities is something surprising. First, there is nothing special about these qualities. It doesn’t take an extreme amount of smarts or discipline or a big financial base. It’s simply making good decisions consistently. Second, none of these create fast wealth. When it comes to becoming financially successful…

#RichLifeLawyer Podcast 004: How to Give Your Money Away to People You Don’t Like No, that’s not a misprint in the title of this show. Today we are going to talk about how to give you money to people you don’t like. Don’t think it’s possible? Listen to the show for a dramatic example of the way that things can go really bad if you aren’t paying attention (and how to easily fix it). This show is one of those…

Estate Planning Attorney Definitions: Executor Most people have heard of the term “executor” as relates to estate planning. But do you really know what it is and what they do? Today you will! What is an executor? An executor is someone named in a will, or appointed by the court, who is given the legal responsibility to take care of a deceased person’s remaining financial obligations. This means taking care of everything from disposing of property to paying bills and…

#RichLifeLawyer Show 014: Productivity Tips of Successful People Ever feel like you go all day, look up, and you’ve accomplished little of actual value? Feel like you are spending all of your time responding to emails, putting out fires, and doing what everyone else wants you to do instead of what you should be doing? Then this week’s show is for you. Productivity isn’t necessarily about doing more stuff in less time. Productivity is about being able to do what’s…

#RichLifeLawyer Podcast 003: Three Cornerstones of a Rich Life Every conversation I have surrounding estate planning starts with one thing: the three cornerstones of a rich life. Now, these three things aren’t necessarily going to make you rich or make you happy, but they will give you the security you need to put your head down and pursue your dreams. What are these three cornerstones? Great question! Disability insurance; Life insurance; Will If you want to know more you’ve got…

Estate Planning Attorney Definitions: Testator “Testator” is a term you will hear over and over again in estate planning. It is usually referred to when talking about wills. The reason you hear the word testator when you are talking about wills is because that is the legal term for the person that made the will. Instead of saying “the person that made this will” the will simply says “testator.” Cheers, Christopher Small P.S. Do you have kids? Have you completed…

I love talking about estate planning, about wealth creation, about legacy, and about family. But I also love learning about and talking about personal development. It all goes back to that safety warning you hear before your plane takes off. “If the oxygen masks fall, first secure the mask on your own head and then help others to do the same.” Bottom line: a stronger you makes everyone around you stronger. That’s what I talk about on the show today….