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She is passionate about helping both her clients and their children to achieve their life goals. She believes financial literacy education can and should start at a young age.

Leah joined Hightower as Director of Financial Planning in 2015. Leah’s prior experience and knowledge in the financial industry was acquired while working at several different firms.

Leah specializes in developing and implementing complex financial planning strategies, managing investments including alternative investments and has a specialty in advising clients who need assistance with divorce financial planning. ]]>familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/6c917939-ee86-3d5f-b9eb-711545ebfd26Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:41:18 +0000Heartcast MediaLeah Jones values her long-term relationships with clients. “I listen and understand my clients’ needs through every phase of life and am passionate about making sure we achieve their goals together,” says Leah. With almost two decades of asset and...
She is passionate about helping both her clients and their children to achieve their life goals. She believes financial literacy education can and should start at a young age.

Leah joined Hightower as Director of Financial Planning in 2015. Leah’s prior experience and knowledge in the financial industry was acquired while working at several different firms.

Leah specializes in developing and implementing complex financial planning strategies, managing investments including alternative investments and has a specialty in advising clients who need assistance with divorce financial planning. ]]>2073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-accepting-your-child--49413457familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/20c8af0d-501b-3820-b3a5-aee3d2524070Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:25:34 +0000Heartcast MediaCyndi Turner has worked for almost three decades in both the public and private sectors, with a professional background that includes serving in clinical as well as supervisory roles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance...979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-emotions-of-a-family-divided--49413454familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/d627da9f-8e71-3002-bdf1-b97b1dd55138Tue, 11 May 2021 05:29:00 +0000Heartcast MediaWorking with individuals and couples going through life changes, including medical issues, is Phyllis Palombi's specialty. She has dedicated her career helping people make their relationships, marriage, healthier and happier learning about themselves...1585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-getting-divorced-recently-divorced-how-does-that-impact-your-estate-planning--49413456www.reeselawoffice.com

 

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Andrea talks about what someone that is contemplating a divorce or has received a final decree of divorce be doing to protect their interests and what’s an estate plan and why everyone should have one

2:42 Andrea talks about what to do next if you already have an estate plan and the different items that comes with an estate plan 

6:16 Andrea explains if people are still making the appointments to go and sign the final papers in Covid times and how the process goes 

7:28 Andrea also talks about when is the best time to update your powers of attorney or will and if it’s when married or after a divorce 

8:18 Andrea explains what the living trusts and wills documents are, what are their differences and what purposes do they fulfill 

11:48 Andrea also explains how through a trust, you can create generational wealth and why someone would have a trust and a will at the same time 

15:11 Andrea talks about why you should at least look at your documents annually and conceivably update and how they help their clients do that 

20:28 Andrea talks about elder care, what it is and how that is also can be part of the planning and why it is important 

24:08 Andrea also talks about things that causes people to be hesitant to go in and plan for their estate and what she’d advice her clients 

26:20 Andrea shares some tips on how to identify someone to be your backup for household and financial matters

 

Shows Mentioned:

www.reeselawoffice.com

 

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a United States federal statute enacted by the 104th United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996.

 

A living will, also called a directive to physicians or advance directive, is a document that lets people state their wishes for end-of-life medical care, in case they become unable to communicate their decisions. It has no power after death.

 

Medicaid in the United States is a federal and state program that helps with healthcare costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services.

 

Quotes Mentioned:

“Having an estate plan gives people control over who they give their wealth to when they want and the way they want.”

“If you have belongings, that is your wealth and you need to plan for what happens to it when you die.”

“The medical power of attorney lets someone else make medical decisions for you if you're incapable of doing so.”

“If you haven't signed these documents, they are not in effect and they won't work for you.”

“At the end of 2025, the current estate tax exemption sunsets.”

“You can’t create a supplemental needs trust or a special needs trust for someone in a will, but you can do that in a trust.”

“Anyone over the age of 18 with belongings needs to plan for their estate.”

“Did you know that all states have a department of unclaimed assets?”

 

Guests Social Media Links:

Andrea W. Bryk, Esq.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-weiss-bryk-44737735/ 

Phone: 703-917-0804

Email: awbryk@wrightlawstrategies.net 

 

Episode Sponsor – Reese Law:

A Fairfax, VA family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD. We strive to see our clients as emotionally, mentally and financially whole at the end of a family law dispute. You can find more information at www.reeselawoffice.com]]>familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/03294fad-205b-3545-b8c3-74fe3e08a9e6Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:02:00 +0000Heartcast MediaSponsor link: www.reeselawoffice.com   Key Takeaways: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Andrea talks about what someone that is contemplating a divorce or has received a final decree of divorce be doing to protect their interests and what’s an estate plan and why...www.reeselawoffice.com

 

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Andrea talks about what someone that is contemplating a divorce or has received a final decree of divorce be doing to protect their interests and what’s an estate plan and why everyone should have one

2:42 Andrea talks about what to do next if you already have an estate plan and the different items that comes with an estate plan 

6:16 Andrea explains if people are still making the appointments to go and sign the final papers in Covid times and how the process goes 

7:28 Andrea also talks about when is the best time to update your powers of attorney or will and if it’s when married or after a divorce 

8:18 Andrea explains what the living trusts and wills documents are, what are their differences and what purposes do they fulfill 

11:48 Andrea also explains how through a trust, you can create generational wealth and why someone would have a trust and a will at the same time 

15:11 Andrea talks about why you should at least look at your documents annually and conceivably update and how they help their clients do that 

20:28 Andrea talks about elder care, what it is and how that is also can be part of the planning and why it is important 

24:08 Andrea also talks about things that causes people to be hesitant to go in and plan for their estate and what she’d advice her clients 

26:20 Andrea shares some tips on how to identify someone to be your backup for household and financial matters

 

Shows Mentioned:

www.reeselawoffice.com

 

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a United States federal statute enacted by the 104th United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996.

 

A living will, also called a directive to physicians or advance directive, is a document that lets people state their wishes for end-of-life medical care, in case they become unable to communicate their decisions. It has no power after death.

 

Medicaid in the United States is a federal and state program that helps with healthcare costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers benefits not normally covered by Medicare, including nursing home care and personal care services.

 

Quotes Mentioned:

“Having an estate plan gives people control over who they give their wealth to when they want and the way they want.”

“If you have belongings, that is your wealth and you need to plan for what happens to it when you die.”

“The medical power of attorney lets someone else make medical decisions for you if you're incapable of doing so.”

“If you haven't signed these documents, they are not in effect and they won't work for you.”

“At the end of 2025, the current estate tax exemption sunsets.”

“You can’t create a supplemental needs trust or a special needs trust for someone in a will, but you can do that in a trust.”

“Anyone over the age of 18 with belongings needs to plan for their estate.”

“Did you know that all states have a department of unclaimed assets?”

 

Guests Social Media Links:

Andrea W. Bryk, Esq.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-weiss-bryk-44737735/ 

Phone: 703-917-0804

Email: awbryk@wrightlawstrategies.net 

 

Episode Sponsor – Reese Law:

A Fairfax, VA family law firm serving Northern Virginia and...]]>1683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-family-law-tax-matters-with-mary-szpanka--49413467
Mary also provides in-depth financial guidance to couples or individuals going through divorce.]]>familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/f1ab56a4-06c3-373d-8c40-62ddce7e393eThu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Heartcast MediaMary Szpanka, CPA has been serving the Washington DC Metro area for over 40 years. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her distinguished technical and interpersonal skills. Mary Szpanka, CPA provides tax advice, planning and...
Mary also provides in-depth financial guidance to couples or individuals going through divorce.]]>1706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-helping-families-cope-with-transitions--49413460familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/83ec2d45-c23f-39fa-84b5-1913afab8377Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Heartcast MediaAt some point in our lives we all find ourselves stuck, fearful, overwhelmed or perhaps uncertain how to resolve issues such as grief, loss, anger, financial hardship, and relationship problems. Acute and/or cumulative stresses may leave us wanting to...1857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-getting-to-know-reese-law--49413461
 

Sponsor link: www.reeselawoffice.com

Key Takeaways:


0:00 Intro

0:55 Mario talks about the team oriented culture of Reese Law

2:14 Catherine also talks about the kind of culture she envisioned for her firm when she started it

3:27 Catherine shares how her firm has achieved the goal of working as a team to serve their clients

4:47 Mario explains how Reese Law meets the needs of their clients and why that is important

5:56 Catherine talks about how she came about to having a masters in counseling and how it has come in handy for her and her career

7:21 Mario talks about Reese Law attorneys being trained and certified and why that is important

8:23 Catherine also adds how being trained equips you with the knowledge to come up with more innovative solutions that are accepted by the other side to help their clients

9:14 Mario shares the importance of being organized and how that helps them as a firm to better take care of their client’s needs

10:57 Mario talks about different roles of staffs that work in their firm, how important those roles are and how they help their firm serve their clients better

13:03 Catherine shares the vision of her firm in the next 5 years in terms of solving their client’s needs

15:51 Catherine talks about the types of feedbacks they get from clients after they've been represented by the firm


Shows Mentioned:
www.reeselawoffice.com


Quotes Mentioned:
“Family law in court, the judges have limitations that are statutory and they cannot take care
of every need that a family may have.”
“Many clients are better served through not going to court, but instead using these alternative
dispute resolution processes.”
“Having everyone trained allows for much more flexibility, as opposed to other firms where
maybe only one attorney in the firm is a mediator or collaboratively trained.”
“What happens in a family case can affect the family as a whole.”


Guests Social Media Links:
https://www.reeselawoffice.com/mario-e.-williams.html
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-williams/
Episode Sponsor – Reese Law:

A Fairfax, VA family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD. We
strive to see our clients as emotionally, mentally and financially whole at the end of a family
law dispute. You can find more information at www.reeselawoffice.com]]>familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/5a834a3a-a7d3-3b5e-88c6-446aa7c1ce66Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:08:47 +0000Heartcast MediaIn this episode, we learn all about the Reese Law office and the members and team that work so hard to make us successful. Join us as we look back at our history and dive into what makes our firm so special.   Sponsor link: www.reeselawoffice.com...
 

Sponsor link: www.reeselawoffice.com

Key Takeaways:


0:00 Intro

0:55 Mario talks about the team oriented culture of Reese Law

2:14 Catherine also talks about the kind of culture she envisioned for her firm when she started it

3:27 Catherine shares how her firm has achieved the goal of working as a team to serve their clients

4:47 Mario explains how Reese Law meets the needs of their clients and why that is important

5:56 Catherine talks about how she came about to having a masters in counseling and how it has come in handy for her and her career

7:21 Mario talks about Reese Law attorneys being trained and certified and why that is important

8:23 Catherine also adds how being trained equips you with the knowledge to come up with more innovative solutions that are accepted by the other side to help their clients

9:14 Mario shares the importance of being organized and how that helps them as a firm to better take care of their client’s needs

10:57 Mario talks about different roles of staffs that work in their firm, how important those roles are and how they help their firm serve their clients better

13:03 Catherine shares the vision of her firm in the next 5 years in terms of solving their client’s needs

15:51 Catherine talks about the types of feedbacks they get from clients after they've been represented by the firm


Shows Mentioned:
www.reeselawoffice.com


Quotes Mentioned:
“Family law in court, the judges have limitations that are statutory and they cannot take care
of every need that a family may have.”
“Many clients are better served through not going to court, but instead using these alternative
dispute resolution processes.”
“Having everyone trained allows for much more flexibility, as opposed to other firms where
maybe only one attorney in the firm is a mediator or collaboratively trained.”
“What happens in a family case can affect the family as a whole.”


Guests Social Media Links:
https://www.reeselawoffice.com/mario-e.-williams.html
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-williams/
Episode Sponsor – Reese Law:

A Fairfax, VA family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD. We
strive to see our clients as emotionally, mentally and financially whole at the end of a family
law dispute. You can find more information at www.reeselawoffice.com]]>1037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-comparing-collaborative-and-mediation-processes-in-family-law--49413474familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/5961e3f2-77b8-378a-ace2-6e73fd60b6ebMon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000Heartcast MediaIn this episode, we discuss comparing collaborative and mediation processes in family law.2335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-introduction-to-mediation--49413464familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/831b08d7-80ed-3db2-b070-cffd08d0b618Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:03:55 +0000Heartcast MediaIn this episode, we discuss an overview of the mediation process and what to expect when using this path to resolution. 1972falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-introduction-to-collaborative-law--49413471familymatterswithreeselaw.podbean.com/7e739653-a8e3-3d62-ad5a-1bd53bc779ffMon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000Heartcast MediaIn this episode, we address top level questions about the collaborative law process and discuss some of the benefits on using this approach over litigation.672falsefull