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Absolute Trust Talk is your navigational compass that brings together the business of trusts, estate planning, and aging – your home base to find the knowledge you're seeking on what lies ahead. With over 27 years of experience, Kirsten has seen her fair share of clients confused and overwhelmed with the complexity of estate planning and the challenges and obstacles that life can throw your way. O... more

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Alex Spaete
Valuation expert and partner at Bridge Forensic CPAs, LLP
Bridge Forensic CPAs, LLP
Episode: 174: Part 1: The Valuation Puzzle: What Your Assets Are Really Worth
Nathan Jines
Real estate professional covering the Bay Area market, affiliated with Keller Williams
Jines Real Estate Group
Episode: 173: Stop Family Feuds: Expert Tips for Probate Real Estate Sales
Tony Kim
Founder of the law firm Kim & Rosato and tax attorney with extensive IRS experience.
Kim & Rosato
Episode: 171: IRS Audits Uncovered: What Triggers Them and How to Prepare
Anthony Kim
Founder of the law firm Kim & Rosato
Kim & Rosato
Episode: 172: IRS Audits Uncovered Part 2: Protests and Appeals Explained
Ariana Flynn
Associate attorney at Absolute Trust Council and former trust and estate litigator
Absolute Trust Council
Episode: 163: Courthouse Confessions: Inside Trust and Estate Litigation
Ruth Koller Burke
Experienced estate planning attorney and litigator
Koller Herlihy LLP
Episode: 161: What's Yours, Mine, and Ours? Untangling Community vs. Separate Property in Estate Planning

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Kirsten Howe
Host of Absolute Trust Talk and Managing Attorney at Absolute Trust Council, with over 27 years of experience in estate planning and trust management. She brings a thoughtful and friendly approach to complex legal topics, aiming to educate and guide listeners in their personal and professional planning.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    I was a guest speaker for the podcast, and absolutely loved it. It was an easy experience, and I loved contributing to such a useful, and educational talk. Would reccomend to anyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lyndsynichols
    United States7 years ago
  • Helpful for all

    Kristen interviews professionals ina way that brings useful information to both professionals and individuals seeking to get smarter about their own financial, tax and estate strategies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johno6468
    United States8 years ago
  • Runner

    These podcasts are full of useful and helpful information. Also, they're quite fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing this valuable content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luv2Ski59
    United States8 years ago
  • Tools & Experts to Grow Your Financial Wellness

    Kirsten’s strengths of taking complex financial and legal topics and clearly explaining them is the gift found in Absolute Trust Talk. I’m sharing Kirsten’s interviews with all of my friends, family, and colleagues as there is always something new and awakening about the subject discussed. No matter what level of financial wellness we’re in, we all need help to find trusted sources. I’m so proud to have the opportunity to help craft Kirsten’s brand and produce this content platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusieQ2Mark
    United States8 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Such a great resource - thanks Absolute Trust Counsel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J|L|L
    United States8 years ago

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Many have noted the engaging and educational interviewing style, making challenging subjects accessible to a wider audience.
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163: Courthouse Confessions: Inside Trust and Estate Litigation
Q: What is the legal definition of undue influence?
Undue influence is excessive persuasion that overcomes a person's free will, resulting in inequity.
163: Courthouse Confessions: Inside Trust and Estate Litigation
Q: Ariana, you have been a trust and estates litigator. What were the most common issues that you would see families fighting over?
Common issues include undue influence, lack of capacity, and overall family dynamics.
173: Stop Family Feuds: Expert Tips for Probate Real Estate Sales
Q: What are some of the challenges unique to selling a home where someone has passed on?
There are buyer groups that avoid such properties for various reasons, including cultural or psychological factors, especially if the death was violent.
171: IRS Audits Uncovered: What Triggers Them and How to Prepare
Q: What is the first step the IRS takes when they decide to audit someone?
The IRS starts by sending a letter notifying the taxpayer that they have been selected for an audit, detailing the year in question and next steps for the audit process.
171: IRS Audits Uncovered: What Triggers Them and How to Prepare
Q: What triggers an audit?
Audits can be triggered by various factors, including a discriminant function score, manual surveys of returns, whistleblower reports, or discrepancies between what the taxpayer reports and what third parties report.

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