ER Doc Advisor - Financial Planning & Taxes for Emergency Physicians

EP 240: Don’t Wait for the Will: The Case for Giving While Living

When it comes to passing on wealth, the traditional approach has been to wait—save everything, then hand it off through a will. But what if the most meaningful impact happens before that moment?

Giving while you're still here—intentionally, strategically—lets you see the effect of your support, guide the outcomes, and build deeper alignment with your values. In this episode, we explore why earlier is often better, and how giving now doesn’t just transfer wealth—it multiplies its purpose.

Topics Discussed   

  • The benefits of wealth transfer timing and how giving during your lifetime can create a living legacy.
  • The concept of "Die With Zero" and how it challenges conventional wealth accumulation and inheritance models.
  • Strategies like Roth IRAs and HSAs that aid in providing early financial support to your children, enhancing their long-term wealth potential.
  • How to balance financial support with independence, avoiding dependency through strategic investments and structured loans.
  • Insights into using trusts for complex family financial plans and recent legislative proposals that could impact wealth transfer.
  • Strategies to support the next generation without compromising your financial stability.
  • Real-life examples to illustrate the impact and rewards of early wealth transfer.

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WealthTransfer Timing, Living Legacy, Financial Support, Giving While Alive, Values,Meaningful Legacy, Early Financial Support, Growth Assets, Structured Loans,Tax-Free Contributions, Trusts, MAGA Contribution Pilot Program, NewbornSavings, emergency medicine, ER doc, ER doctor,