💃✨ 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.

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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.

What does Jurassic Park have to do with estate planning? A surprising amount. In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, Ethan, Joselyn, and Thad dig into the dinosaur blockbuster that defined the '90s and uncover the legacy-building (and breaking) choices behind John Hammond’s grand vision. From chaotic park mishaps to a very expensive dream built for future generations, Jurassic Park is more than just raptors and T-Rexes—it’s a case study in unchecked ambition, poor succession planning, and the ethics of inheritance.

We explore how legacy can be about more than money—how it’s often rooted in values, vision, and yes, even cloned dinosaurs. The team also touches on the cautionary tale of Dennis Nedry and what happens when key players in your “estate plan” have competing interests.

🎯 Topics include:
– The dangers of building a legacy without safeguards
– How life changes (like divorce) can impact estate planning
– What “spare no expense” really looks like without a plan for sustainability

If you’ve ever wondered how estate planning shows up in unexpected places—or just want to laugh through your legal education—this episode is for you.

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🎙️ 82 Toothpicks | Estate Planning Meets the Movies

What does The Shawshank Redemption teach us about inheritance, legacy, and long-term planning? In this powerful episode of 82 Toothpicks, Ethan, Thad, and Joselyn explore one of the most celebrated films of all time—not just as a prison drama, but as a story rich in estate planning themes.

From the unexpected tax consequences of an inheritance to the ethics of power and control, this episode digs deep. The team unpacks how an inmate with a rock hammer and a plan ends up influencing an entire institution—and how a hidden box under a rock becomes the perfect metaphor for a trust. Along the way, they discuss the Slayer Rule, death as a legal trigger, and why instructions left behind (like Andy’s) matter just as much as any legal document.

💼 Legal Themes Covered:

• Inheritance and tax planning

• Trusts as tools for legacy and empowerment

• Estate planning analogies drawn from Andy’s escape

• How death triggers key legal and financial processes

🎬 Highlights:

• [6:00] Inheritance taxes and rooftop negotiations

• [26:00] Trusts and legacy through Andy’s buried instructions

• [33:00] Full ratings using the “laugh, cry, think” system

If you’ve ever thought estate planning was dry, this episode will change your mind.

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Is The Wizard of Oz secretly about estate planning? In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the team dives down the Yellow Brick Road to explore how one of the most iconic films of all time reveals surprising truths about probate, legacy, and the illusion of control.

Hosts Ethan, Thad, and Joselyn uncover key estate planning lessons hiding behind the technicolor magic—from death as a triggering event (hello, falling house) to the deeper question of who holds real power when the curtain gets pulled back. They break down the difference between perceived authority and actual planning, touching on the Wizard’s role as a stand-in for advisors who point out what’s already there.

❓ Thought question: Are Dorothy’s ruby slippers the perfect metaphor for inherited assets?

💼 Topics Covered:

• Death as a legal trigger

• Legacy planning and the Wizard’s “gifts”

• Probate and who holds authority in a crisis

• Trusts then and now: from Rockefeller to regular folks

✨ Favorite moment? [28:26] — Ethan discusses how probate still follows you over the rainbow.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand estate planning through flying monkeys and ruby slippers, this one’s for you.

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🎙️ 82 Toothpicks | Estate Planning Meets the Movies

What does The Lion King teach us about inheritance, legacy, and the estate planning consequences of murder? In this debut episode of 82 Toothpicks, estate planning attorney Ethan Huizenga and his team (Thad and Joselyn) dive into Disney’s animated masterpiece to uncover the surprisingly rich legal themes hidden behind the Hakuna Matata.

From royal succession to the concept of a “legacy statement,” the hosts unpack how this classic tale mirrors real-world estate planning challenges. They discuss what happens when someone like Scar jumps the line of inheritance—and how real laws like the Slayer Statute would deal with that. Plus, they explore the emotional impact of legacy: what we pass on that’s more than money.

💼 Topics Covered:

• Succession and changing heirs

• Legacy planning beyond assets

• Slayer statutes in estate law

• Lessons from Mufasa’s celestial cameo

🎧 Key Moments:

• [18:30] Why Scar wouldn’t legally inherit the throne

• [20:00] What Mufasa’s message teaches about legacy statements

• [21:10] Real-life consequences of murder in inheritance law

If you’ve ever cried when Mufasa died or debated whether Simba or Scar had the stronger claim, this one’s for you.

Listen to the end to learn the hosts' movie rating system and find out how they ranked The Lion King. Then let us know how you ranked it!

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