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08/21/2026

You Have a Living Trust. But Do You Know If It’s Funded?

Getting your living trust signed is an important step.

But here’s a question most people aren’t asked afterward:

Do you actually know what happened with your assets after the documents were signed?

Not think.

Know.

Your trust may be completely in order.

But if you’re like many families we talk with, you may not be completely sure how your home is titled, whether beneficiary designations were addressed, or whether everything that was supposed to happen actually happened.

That doesn’t mean something is wrong.

It simply means it may be worth finding out.

That’s why we created the Claim My Legacy™ Trust Funding Review™.

We’ll help you look at what you own today, how it’s currently held, what appears to have already been addressed, and what, if anything, may deserve further attention.

No assumption that something is wrong.
No scare tactics.
Just answers.

Because peace of mind doesn’t come from assuming everything was handled.

It comes from knowing.

If you already have a living trust and would like to know where things stand, message me “REVIEW” or scan the QR code on the flyer to request your free Trust Funding Review™.

Love Deserves a Plan.™

08/20/2026

🦁 The right letter. The right time. The right result.

Here’s a hard truth every estate planning professional knows:
Creating a trust is only half the job.

In the U.S., failing to properly fund a trust is one of the most common (and costly) estate planning mistakes. Industry estimates suggest that 60–80% of trusts are never fully funded, leaving families facing unnecessary probate, delays, extra costs, and outcomes that don’t match the client’s wishes.

An unfunded trust is just an empty legal shell. Assets left in individual names still go through probate, defeating the entire purpose of the plan.

That’s exactly why the Claim My Legacy™ Correspondence Library™ was created.

35 professionally written, fully editable templates designed specifically for trust funding.

✅ Know which letter to send
✅ Customize and send with confidence
✅ Protect professional boundaries
✅ Guide clients from discovery all the way to closing the loop

Communicate clearly. Protect the process. Get results.

This exclusive resource is only available from Claim My Legacy Estate Planning.

Because love deserves a plan… and every plan deserves to actually work.

📩 Ready to help more clients fully fund their trusts?

Comment “LIBRARY” or message us to learn more.

08/10/2026

🎄 Calling All Local Vendors, Artisans & Community Organizations! 🎄

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, promote your services, and connect with the community this holiday season?

We are excited to invite local vendors to participate in the upcoming Jingle and Mingle: A Christmas Vendor & Community Event, hosted by Research For Life!

This festive community event brings together holiday shopping, healthcare resources, family fun, and holiday cheer all in one place.

Event Highlights:

🎅 Photos with Santa & The Grinch

🍪 Christmas cookie decorating & hot chocolate station

🛍️ Holiday shopping with local vendors

❤️ Community & healthcare resource booths

🎄 A decorated Christmas tree raffle and vendor passport fun!

📅 When: Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Where: Apache Wells (5601 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa, AZ 85215)

📌 Vendor Details & Requirements:

Limited Availability: Space is capped at 1–3 vendors per industry type on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure a great variety.

Tree Raffle: Participating vendors are required to bring a 4–6 ft decorated Christmas tree for the event raffle!

How to Apply:

If you’d like to participate, please reach out directly to Latisha Joseph via email at [email protected] to request a vendor application.

👉 Important: Be sure to mention that Claim My Legacy sent you when you email Latisha so she knows where you heard about the event!

Feel free to tag or share this post with any small business owners or vendors who would be a great fit! 🎁✨

07/31/2026

Job Title: Estate Planning Consultant
Company: Claim My Legacy LLC

Employment Type: Full-time / Independent Specialist

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Florida)

About Claim My Legacy
At Claim My Legacy, we empower individuals and families across Sunshine State to safeguard their assets, navigate Florida's distinct estate laws, and ensure their wealth and values are preserved for future generations. Working alongside our dedicated Legacy Specialists and network of trusted Florida estate planning attorneys, we provide comprehensive, high-touch legacy strategies with complete clarity and peace of mind.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Estate Planning Consultant based in or familiar with Florida to join our growing team and help clients navigate complex estate structures with confidence.

Role Overview
As an Estate Planning Consultant at Claim My Legacy, you will serve as a key technical and consultative resource for our Florida operations. You will analyze existing estate documents, map out family asset flowcharts, and collaborate with our Legacy Specialists and partner attorneys to design and present personalized legacy strategies tailored to Florida statutory requirements (including homestead rules, tax structures, and probate avoidance).

Key Responsibilities

Estate Document Reviews:

Thoroughly review revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, Florida power of attorney forms, healthcare surrogates, and ancillary documents.

Detail existing structures and build clear, visual flowcharts illustrating asset distribution upon death or incapacity.

Legacy & Asset Protection Strategy:

Collaborate with Florida-licensed estate planning attorneys and Legacy Specialists to identify opportunities for asset protection, tax minimization, and probate avoidance.

Account for state-specific nuances, such as Florida Homestead exemption implications and multi-generational trust structures.

Help design proposed master flowcharts depicting customized legacy plan structures for clients.

Case Management & Workflow Ex*****on:

Efficiently manage assigned client cases through every stage of the estate review process.

Ensure document summaries and deliverables are completed with precision and on schedule.

Client & Team Collaboration:

Communicate directly with Legacy Specialists, partner attorneys, and clients to address questions and clearly explain proposed strategy options.

Qualifications & Competencies
Experience: 3+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, or legal document analysis (Florida estate planning experience highly preferred).

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of revocable living trusts, sub-trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and core Florida estate/probate considerations.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to analyzing complex legal structures and summarizing terms accurately.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for breaking down intricate legal concepts into plain, accessible language for families and seniors.

Education & Credentials (Preferred): Certified Paralegal, Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience in Florida estate planning.

Why Join Claim My Legacy?
Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making estate planning accessible, straightforward, and stress-free.

Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement serving clients across Florida.

Growth opportunities as our specialist network and client base continue to expand.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter directly to [email protected].

07/06/2026

For Immediate Release

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06/18/2026

Does a "simple Will" actually keep your family out of Arizona probate court? ❌

The simple answer surprises most people.

Many Arizona families put a basic Will in place thinking their life's work is completely protected. But under Arizona law, a Will is practically a formal invitation for the state to step into your private family business. It’s a direct ticket to probate court, a process that can easily drag on for 9 to 18 months, drain thousands in legal fees, and lay your private assets bare to the public record.
You’ve spent a lifetime building your legacy. Why hand a chunk of it over to court administrative fees?

Join us tonight for a completely relaxed, interactive discovery workshop:

Texas BBQ & Estate Truths: Free Probate Workshop

This is not a dry legal lecture. We don't do boring, endless slide decks. Instead, we turn the tables: you bring your real-world questions, and together we map out the practical answers over great food.

Where: Rudy’s BBQ (Private Room) | 1733 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ
When: Tonight, June 18th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: 100% FREE

Early Bird Perk: The first 5 attendees to arrive in the room tonight will receive a $15 Rudy's BBQ gift card on us to use toward their dinner!

Our No-Pressure Pledge:
We know what you’re thinking: "A free workshop means a high-pressure sales pitch at the end." Not here. Leave your checkbook at home. We promise straight, practical clarity on Arizona asset protection so you can make decisions on your own terms.

Because we host this in a private room to keep the conversation personal and highly interactive, seating is strictly limited to the first 20 people. Secure your family's certainty before spots fill up:

👉 Click Here to Claim Your Free Ticket on Eventbrite
Join us tonight at 6 PM — Free Ticket Link Below
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06/01/2026

Your divorce decree is signed, the assets are split, and you’ve finally started to breathe a sigh of relief. You feel like the hard part is over.

But here is a critical blind spot that catches thousands of divorced individuals completely off guard: Your divorce decree does NOT automatically update your estate plan. ❌

Unless you take specific action, your ex-spouse could still legally inherit your retirement accounts, make life-or-death medical decisions for you, or control the inheritance meant for your kids.

Join us for a free, 1-hour community seminar where we’ll close these dangerous legal loopholes and give you a simple, post-divorce action plan to protect your future.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 The Ridge at the Stratford (Stratford Room)
🎟️ Seating is strictly limited. Claim your free ticket here: :

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Is your ex still your beneficiary? Learn how to protect your assets, lock down your legacy, and regain total control after divorce.

05/31/2026

What Should I Do With My Will After Remarriage? A guide for Arizona families navigating blended estates, community property, and the conversations that protect everyone you love.

Remarried in Arizona? Your pre-marriage will might be a legal time bomb for your kids' inheritance. Discover how Arizona’s community property and omitted spouse laws rewrite your wishes—and the exact steps you need to take this week to protect both your new spouse and your children without triggering a family war.

https://david6025507365.substack.com/publish/post/200015980

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05/29/2026

When They Turn 18

You spent 18 years being their protector. Then the law quietly takes that away.

The moment your child turns 18, everything changes, not just for them, but for you.

If they're in a hospital, staff can't tell you what's happening.
If they're unconscious, you can't authorize their care.
If there's a financial emergency, you can't step in to help.
Overnight, the law treats you like a stranger to the person you raised.

Nobody puts this on the college prep checklist. But it might be the most important thing you do before they leave home.

Four documents fix this completely:

Medical Power of Attorney: lets you make healthcare decisions if they can't.

HIPAA Authorization: lets doctors talk to you.

Financial Power of Attorney: lets you help manage accounts in a crisis.

Basic Will: protects what they own, however little that may be right now.

These aren't just legal documents. They're the bridge that keeps you in your child's corner, no matter what life brings.

At Claim My Legacy, we help families put these in place before they need them. Because protecting the people you love most doesn't stop at 18.

602-550-7365
ClaimMyLegacy.com

05/29/2026

Estate Planning After Divorce: Protect Your Family - The Critical Updates Too Many People Miss

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:00
AM (Phoenix Time)
In the Stratford Room at The Ridge at the
Stratford, 1739 W Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ

✓ Free • In-Person • Limited Seating

Estate Planning After Divorce: Protect
Your Family (Free 1-Hour Seminar)

⏰ Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Phoenix Time)
📍 The Ridge at the Stratford, 1739 W Myrtle Ave,
Phoenix, AZ

✓ Free • In-Person • Limited Seating

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Your Divorce is Final. But Your Estate Plan
Isn't Updated.
Divorce is incredibly hard. You've survived
the emotional toll, the financial upheaval, the exhaustion of rebuilding your
life. You feel relieved. It's over.

But here's what most people don't realize:
Your divorce decree does NOT automatically update your healthcare directives,
your power of attorney, or your beneficiary designations.

That means your ex-spouse could still have
legal authority over critical decisions in your life. Medical decisions.
Financial decisions. Decisions about what happens to the people you love most.

This seminar is about fixing that gap.

What You'll Learn
What your divorce actually changed—and what it didn't
The five documents that become 'time bombs' if left unchanged
Real stories: Jennifer's healthcare nightmare and Michael's $400,000 mistake

How outdated documents affect your children and loved ones

The five most common mistakes people make (and how to avoid them)

Your simple 6-step action plan to regain control and protect your family

Who Should Attend

Single parents and divorced individuals
Anyone in a blended family
People who've updated their will but haven't
reviewed beneficiary designations
Anyone who wants to ensure their children
are protected
Anyone who's unsure whether their ex-spouse
is still on their documents

What's Included
60 minutes of clear, jargon-free education
Real-life stories and case studies

Your Post-Divorce Estate Planning
Checklist (take-home handout)

Q&A time with the presenter

Opportunity to schedule a free, no-pressure
consultation

About the Presenter
David Walter is the co-founder of Claim My Legacy, a Phoenix-based estate planning company specializing in helping everyday families, especially single parents, divorced individuals, and blended families, create clear, affordable, attorney-reviewed plans that protect the people they love most.

With a PhD in Psychology and years of experience in financial services and estate planning, David brings both expertise and genuine empathy to these conversations. He doesn't use fear
tactics or legal jargon. He uses clarity, honesty, and real understanding of what matters to you.

"Your life changed when you divorced. Your protections should change too."

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 202610:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Arizona Time)
📍 Location: The Ridge at the Stratford [In the Stratford Room] 1739 W Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015
💰 Cost: FREE
🎫 Seating: Limited seating. Register early to guarantee your spot.

What to Bring
Just yourself. You'll receive a checklist handout to take home.

PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: The Ridge at the Stratford has ample on-site parking available at no charge.

Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you need any accommodations, please note them in your registration or contact us directly.

CONTACT & NEXT STEPS

Questions about the seminar?
📞 Phone: 602-550-7365
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: ClaimMyLegacy.com

After the seminar, we'll have team members available to chat with you one-on-one. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just real conversation about your family, your wishes, and next steps.

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