Host: Jill Mastroianni
Focus: Caregiving, estate planning, and real life readiness for families
About the Podcast
The Death Readiness Podcast, hosted by former estate planning attorney Jill Mastroianni, is a supportive and practical space for anyone juggling the needs of aging parents, children, work, and household responsibilities. Jill uses her legal background and real world insight to help listeners understand difficult topics like planning, caregiving, family communication, and preparing for the future. Episodes focus on honest stories, clear guidance, and small steps that make overwhelming situations more manageable.
Where to Listen
You can catch The Death Readiness Podcast on several platforms, making it easy to tune in wherever you are.
The Death Readiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts
The Death Readiness Podcast on Spotify
The Death Readiness Podcast on YouTube
Links to Featured Episodes
Here are a few standout episodes to get you started.
How to Give Money Without Triggering Gift Tax A clear explanation of the rules, limits, and practical considerations when helping family members financially.
Can You Inherit from Someone You Killed (or Tried to Kill) A look at how inheritance laws treat situations involving wrongdoing, and the principles courts use to resolve these cases.
Avoiding the Hidden Tax Trap in Lifetime Gifts Jill walks through the lesser known tax issues that can surprise families who give or receive lifetime gifts.
Host’s Website
Learn more about Jill Mastroianni and explore her resources at deathreadiness.com.
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