Trust Me, It’s Complicated: Estate Planning & Probate Made Simple

By John Marshall

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Trust Me, It’s Complicated is the estate planning podcast from Marshall Law where real families get real clarity—without the legal jargon. Attorney John Marshall breaks down estate planning, trust administration, probate, guardianship, tax law, Medicaid planning, and business-law essentials in a way that’s approachable, educational, and occasionally funny (because yes… this stuff is complicated). Each episode helps you protect your wishes while you’re alive, reduce stress for your loved ones after you’re gone, and make confident decisions when life forces hard next steps. 

Expect straightforward answers to the questions families ask every day—like “Do I need a will or a trust?” “What is a ladybird deed?” and “How do I choose a successor trustee?”—plus guidance for beneficiaries navigating creditors and the often long, drawn-out probate process. 


Episode Date
019: The Medicaid Five-Year Lookback Rule Explained: What Counts as a Gift
Aug 03, 2026
018: Can Medicaid Take Your House in Florida? Here's What the Law Actually Says
Jul 20, 2026
017: Will vs. Trust: Which One Actually Protects Your Estate?
Jul 06, 2026
016: Lady Bird Deeds Explained: What Florida Homeowners Need to Know Before Signing Anything
Jun 22, 2026
015: Estate Planning Myths That Could Cost Your Family Everything
Jun 08, 2026
014: Estate Planning Myths That Cost Florida Families Thousands (And How to Avoid Them)
May 25, 2026
Welcome to Trust Me, It’s Complicated
May 20, 2026
013: Pet Trusts 101: How to Protect Your Pets After You're Gone
Mar 16, 2026
012: Estate Planning and Testamentary Capacity: What Families Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Mar 02, 2026
011: Trust Funding: How to Properly Fund a Trust to Avoid Probate
Jan 26, 2026
010: Trust Administration: Duties, Responsibilities, And Beneficiary Rights
Dec 29, 2025
009: Understanding the Durable Power of Attorney
Dec 01, 2025
008: Pet Trusts in Florida: Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone
Nov 03, 2025
007: Guardianships – What Are They And Why do We Avoid Them?
Oct 06, 2025
006: What You Need to Know When you First Become a Florida Resident
Sep 08, 2025
005: Common Florida Estate Planning Myths debunked
Aug 11, 2025
004: Life Choices: The Distinction Between DNR Orders and Living Wills
Jul 14, 2025
003: Power of Attorney Unplugged
Jun 16, 2025
002: The Modern Brady Bunch: Planning for Children from Second Marriages
May 26, 2025
001: Don’t confuse your Google Search with my Law Degree
May 12, 2025