Attorney Marc "Dearth Vader" Dearth joins Southern Character for a clear, practical breakdown of estate planning, tax strategy, probate, asset protection, and multistate planning for families across the South.

Marc is a highly respected tax and estate planning attorney licensed in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In this episode, he shares a grounded and jargon-free look at how families can organize their information, avoid common blind spots, and build a plan that truly protects their legacy.

We explore his journey from the restaurant industry to building Dearth Law, his musical family life, and why good planning always begins with organization, communication, and the right foundational documents. Marc also explains when trusts make sense, and how probate actually works in different states.

If you want a practical guide to estate planning delivered with clarity, heart, and Southern storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.

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• How to start your estate plan with the right documents
• Why organization is the number-one blind spot for families
• When to use a revocable trust vs an irrevocable trust
• How probate differs in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina
• How trusts and LLCs help with asset protection
• Practical steps to protect your legacy, family, and property across state lines
• Why clear planning helps prevent issues with creditors and predators

Marc Dearth is the founder of Dearth Law, a boutique tax, estate, and probate firm known for delivering highly personalized guidance for families and business owners. His approach blends deep technical expertise with a service-first mindset rooted in his early career in the restaurant industry.

Learn more: www.dearthlaw.com

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