💃✨ Ever wondered what estate planning lessons are hidden behind the neon lights and dance numbers of Coyote Ugly?

This week on 🎙 82 Toothpicks, Thad and Joselyn—joined by special guest Gail (filling in while Ethan is on vacation!)—dive into the surprising legal takeaways from this iconic film Gail herself picked.

🎵 Join us as we unpack Violet Sanford’s journey, exploring her mother’s enduring legacy—showing it’s not about material possessions but the impact you leave behind—and her father’s unexpected accident.

📝 Key questions we tackle:
➡️ What happens when a loved one faces incapacitation?
➡️ How did the hospital know to call Violet and where did they get her number?
➡️ Who makes decisions if something worse happens?

This episode shines a spotlight on why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s about preparing for life’s unpredictable moments and ensuring your wishes are known—no matter how wild life gets.

💡 Key takeaway: It’s not just about what you leave behind, but the crucial plans you make today to protect your loved ones and your peace of mind.

📘 Want to secure your own legacy?
Grab our book It’s Not Too Late for practical insights at huizengalaw.com.

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🎬 And remember—every movie is an estate planning movie!

What do Prada backpacks, prom dates, and unclaimed pearls have in common? In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, we're diving into 10 Things I Hate About You to uncover the estate planning lessons hidden beneath the teen drama and Shakespearean banter.

It’s not just about high school heartbreak—when Kat and Bianca’s mom is mysteriously absent, the real question becomes: who gets what, and why? Ethan, Thad, and Joselyn unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) legacy themes in this '90s favorite, including sibling squabbles over heirlooms, the importance of clarity in who owns what, and how often families are left guessing when there’s no estate plan in place.

Alongside quoting their favorite lines and debating who really won the movie trivia showdown, the hosts highlight why even the lightest teen comedies can reflect real-life estate issues—especially when someone’s “just helping themselves” to mom’s pearls from the drawer.

💼 Estate planning keywords: inheritance, family dynamics, missing parent, personal property disputes
🎬 Featured film: 10 Things I Hate About You
🕰️ Highlights:

• [21:22] Missing parent = messy assumptions

• [22:26] “I found them in a drawer” – why that doesn’t hold up in court

• [28:11] Movie gets a surprising “laugh-cry-think” score from the team

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🎙️ 82 Toothpicks | Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Is Forrest Gump the most estate planning-packed movie ever made? In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the team dives into the legendary 1994 film Forrest Gump and uncovers the legacy lessons hidden in plain sight. From inheritance ethics to posthumous generosity, this surprisingly rich estate planning discussion will change how you view Forrest’s life—and Jenny’s choices.

Join Thad, Ethan, and Joselyn as they explore key estate planning themes like death as a catalyst for legacy, honoring promises after loss, and unconventional wealth transfers (hello, Bubba’s mom and that “fruit company” stock!). You'll hear how Forrest consistently “does the right thing” even when the people around him don’t—highlighting the heart of what real legacy looks like.

They also tackle tough questions: Was Jenny the villain? Was Forrest really the smartest man in the Army? And yes, they settle once and for all what Jenny likely died from—and why it matters to the story.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The shrimping business as a case study in legacy fulfillment

• Gifting wealth with integrity (and without paperwork)

• The real power of “doing what you promised”

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to 82 Toothpicks and check out Ethan’s book It’s Not Too Late for practical tips on securing your legacy. And remember: every movie is an estate planning movie.