126: Understanding Multigenerational Estate Planning Part 1

Absolute Trust Talk

The battle between the generations is real and seems to be everywhere. Yes, generational divides even play a role in estate planning. In fact, estate plans nowadays are built around more diverse and multigenerational families than ever before. In this new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, we are joined by psychotherapist and certified coach Tess Brigham, MFT, BCC. Tess specializes in helping young adults discover their unique life path to enter the world and make an impact. Join us as we discuss how the generations are defined, what makes each one unique, and how these factors influence estate planning.

Time-stamped Show Notes:

0:00 Introduction

1:18 Please join us in welcoming expert psychotherapist, certified coach, author, and public speaker Tess Brigham!

3:26 To begin our discussion, Tess lays a foundation by defining the various generations, starting with the Silent Generation.

4:58 Next, we discuss the Baby Boomers, who currently make up about 20-25% of our population.

5:53 Gen X: Raised on hose water and neglect, those born between 1965 and 1980.

6:57 Millennials have gotten a lot of negative attention, so we’re digging in to get a deeper understanding.

10:51 Finally, listen in to find out what makes Gen Z so different from the rest.

12:28 Here, we discuss some of the main things that determine generational differences. These include world events, parenting styles, research, and the environment.

19:25 Did you know that generational differences have a fairly large impact on estate planning? Listen in to learn more, especially regarding living situations.

28:14 In this episode, we delve into important details about the impact of different generations' upbringings and how they influence certain estate planning decisions. We’re just getting started! Thank you, Tess. We can’t wait to continue our discussion with you in Understanding Multigenerational Estate Planning Part 2!