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Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting MothersHow to Protect Your Child’s Future: Wills, Trusts & Guardianship Explained with the Estate Planning Mom | Ep. 98There’s no way around it. As parents, we’re all concerned about our child’s future. This episode will help you make sure your kids are well provided for.In the latest episode, I sat down with Crista Hermance, an estate family planner. During our conversation, we dove into ALL THINGS planning for your child’s future!Here's what we cover:- What is family estate planning? (Why is it important?)- Family law vs estate planning- What happens to children if both parents die without a will- What’s t...2025-07-1436 min

Makin it- Presented By Arlington Financial AdvisorsMakin It -Crista Hermance, Estate Planning AttorneyListen to Crista Hermance, Estate Planning Attorney 2025-05-2954 min

Death and Dying in the Digital AgeDying Young with a Family | Crista Hermance, EsqIn this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Crista Hermance, Esq, widely known as the Estate Planning Mom (www.estateplanningmom.com), to discuss the critical importance of estate planning—especially for young families. From wills vs. trusts to the hidden dangers of probate, Crista shares expert insights on protecting your children, assets, and future. Learn why every parent needs a plan, how to navigate guardianship decisions, and what happens when someone dies without a will. They also cover estate planning for the sandwich generation, ensuring elderly parents and young children are cared for. Discover why tu...2025-02-2532 min

G MoneyLOCAL EXPERT: Crista HermanceCrista Hermance, a Estate Planning Attorney, joins Greg for an incredibly important discussion on why just about everyone should have some sort of estate plan and/or legal documents in place - from those with minor children, anyone with assets and real estate, and even those who are about to wave goodbye to their adult child going off to college. Tune in to hear the in's and out's of Probate, Wills & Trusts and Advanced Health Care Directives.2024-08-1457 min

Girls on the Air - Real Women of Real EstateFocus on Seniors, Reverse Mortgages & Trusts!Janet Sprissler of Rent 805 & her special guest host, Suzzi Koenig Brown, with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services start off the podcast with Shelly Wells, The Reverse Mortgage Queen. Shelly tells us about the many advantages of a Reverse Mortgage and how it can be the best way for seniors to enjoy their retirement. Find out how funds can be used for home improvement, traveling, supplementing a fixed income and so much more. The podcast continues with Crista Hermance of Hermance Law. Crista highlights why a trust is essential to avoid probate and other pitfalls that occur when people do not pl...2024-04-0656 min

Girls on the Air - Real Women of Real EstateAmazing Opportunities for Buyers & Renters, Estate Planning, Web Designs Too!Karen & Janet start this podcast with buying & renting opportunities for beautiful homes in Ventura County, learn what you need to know on today's show! Larry Reyes reports that rates are steady and there are opportunities for New Home Buyers. Crista Hermance "The Estate Planning Mom" talks on the importance of picking an executor that ensures your wishes are fulfilled, the podcast continues with Justin Soenke, owner of Phase 3 web designs, he creates or redesigns websites to make phones ring. The Girls wrap up the podcast with Ashley Pope inviting everyone to the free Autistic Mind Art Show at the Mu...2024-01-0656 min

Widows That Wine Together PodcastEpisode 4 Living Trust...Why You Need One!Do you have a living trust? What are you waiting for?!!! Don’t make any more excuses, such as “I will work on it soon” or “It will cost me too much money”. You must listen to this podcast and get your estate plan in order. Episode 4 highlights the importance of estate planning, trusts, and wills. Our special guest, Crista Hermance, a trust attorney in California, shares her experience and knowledge on how estate planning is essential for everyone. 2023-05-2540 min

The Probate Realtor ShowTen False Reasons to Avoid Estate Planning! With Crista Hermance - EP18🎙️Episode 18: Ten False Reasons to Avoid Estate Planning! With Crista Hermance 👨‍💼With Special Guest: Crista Hermance About Our Guest: As an attorney with two young children, Crista has first hand knowledge and experience to understand how important planning is for young families. Estate planning can accomplish so many of your wishes to ensure that if something happened, your kids would be legally protected the way that we want. All families should have some sort of legal estate plan. In speaking with several parents, most of them did not have an estate plan in place...2023-05-1723 min

The City Girl Savings PodcastEstate Planning for Millennials with Attorney Crista HermanceThere’s a misconception among young people that there’s no need to do any form of estate planning. As tough as it is to think about our untimely passing or incapacitation, we have to deal with those thoughts and get a plan in place. In this episode, I’m talking with Crista Hermance, attorney and founder of the Estate Planning Mom about what estate planning actually means and how millennials can take action today. Here's a glance at this episode: [04:56] What is an estate? Crista breaks down the basics of estate planni...2022-11-0747 min

Finance Explained by Family Finance MomS3-2: Bear Market, the British Pound & A Deep Dive on Wills and Estate PlanningThis week, I’ve got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, all major US stock market indices ended last week in bear market territory... what does that mean and what does it mean for your investment portfolio? Next, the British Pound tumbled last week to lows not seen since the 1980s. What happened and what does it mean for the US? Finally, we got the latest data point on the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation last week: the PCE Price Index. Is inflation getting better or worse? … after that, this week I’m taking a deep div...2022-10-0552 min

The Planning ParentBuilding Emotional Regulation with Caley KuklaMy guest, Caley Kukla, empowers parents to understand children's behaviors through brain science and empathy by translating children's behavior into easy to follow steps in between translating brain science to practical tips for parents. Caley grounds her work in the most up-to-date neuropsychology, attachment therapy, and developmentally appropriate practices that value the parent-child relationship over compliance. Listen in while we chat about: How do we help our child build emotional regulation? Building relational safety first, which builds into emotional safety, then regulation How can we handle big reactions that come with big feelings? How to take a pause when everything...2022-05-0231 min

The Planning ParentAnger and Other Big Emotions with Sarah MooreMy guest in this episode is Sarah Moore, founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive parenting, published author, and MFS. She is a certified master trainer of Conscious Parenting and lifelong learner with training in child development, improv comedy, trauma recovery, and interpersonal neurobiology. Today we’ll talk about anger management and talking about feelings with our children. Some intentional ways to help our children with their feelings How to co-create boundaries What healthy anger looks like When and how to allow emotional expression Helping our children learn and show empathy Connect with Sarah: On her website: https://dandelion-seeds.com/ (https://dandelion-seeds.com...2022-05-0230 min

The Planning ParentStaying Away From Option D with Michelle GambsMichelle Gambs is a parent coach and psychotherapist with a degree from The University of Notre Dame. After 20 years of coaching parents, a simple philosophy emerged which she turned into the book, Stay Away from Option D. It gives parents permission to be faulty parents while still bringing peace to your home. No perfection required. In this episode we’ll talk about: What is Option D? How do we not react or snap at our kids? What’s the difference between a response and a reaction? What are the “five needs?” HALT: Hungry, angry, lonely, or tired Allowing kids to grow in d...2022-05-0224 min

The Planning ParentPeaceful Discipline with Carolyn DaoustI’m joined today by Carolyn Daoust, who is a parenting coach specializing in families with children zero to five. Her goal is to help you understand your child's behavior from a developmental and relational perspective, and teach you how to respond to their needs with confidence and connection. She’s here today to talk about peaceful discipline. The difference between peaceful discipline and the discipline most of us were raised with is that we’re reflecting on our own reactions first, rather than just responding to our kids’ behavior with gut instinct. It’s about preserving the relationship and preserving...2022-04-0124 min

The Planning ParentDoing It All with Jessica St. PierreIt’s a myth that there are moms out there that can do it all. There are always some things we have to let slip, and THAT’S OKAY. What’s important is to be intentional with the things that are important to you. We have some tips for how to be more mindful of your time and fit more things into your day: Prioritize the things that are most important to you and your family, things that you enjoy. These may change seasonally, or for certain days of the week. Learn to say no. Check the task against your priori...2022-04-0122 min

The Planning ParentBuilding Intentional Relationships with Vanessa HernandezThere’s a lot more available now to parents who want to create an intentional, secure relationship with their children than there was a few decades ago. The intentional parenting style focuses on the fact that children are small humans, with their own strengths and interests and we as parents can do more to get to know them. Here are some examples of things you can do to carve out special time with your kids: Quality over quantity. Just 5 minutes of undivided attention is better than 3 hours with distractions. Engage in something they want to do, this isn’t a time...2022-04-0122 min

The Planning ParentParenting Tool Belt with Bette AlkazianOur guest, Bette Alkazian, is a licensed family and marriage therapist, parenting coach, and nationally recognized parenting expert who works with families to ease the challenges and increase the joys of raising children. In this episode we’ll explore Bette’s Parenting Tool Belt: Compassion is never wrong. Friendship - as parents we need to be able to tap into our “village.” Humor is necessary to lighten the moment and remember to enjoy the process. Consistency - kids thrive when they know what the limits are and they know what to expect. Fill the “Love tank” If you’d like to revisit the...2022-04-0127 min

The Planning ParentEstate Planning 101As I mentioned at the beginning of season 1, I’m an estate planning attorney specializing in estate planning for families with minor children. I want to share with you why estate planning is so important and how you can get started. Estate planning is an opportunity to put legal documents in place so your wishes are known, if something happens to you. It’s not easy to think about or talk about, but it saves a lot of time, money, and heartache for your loved ones. Some elements of estate planning: Guardianship nomination Conservatorship How assets are distributed when someone pass...2022-03-0128 min

The Planning ParentKids Money Academy with DeeOur guest Dee is a CPA and finance instructor at UCLA. When she had her own kids, she found that there were no good comprehensive resources for teaching kids financial literacy. She foundedhttps://kidsmoneyacademy.com/ ( Kids Money Academy) to fill this need. Dee recommends using a 3-jar (or envelope) system where kids divide their money into different funds to Save, Spend, and Give. Depending on what works best for your family, kids may earn their allowance through chores. Some families give allowance without tying them to chores, but there’s also a hybrid method where chores can earn a bonus. Fr...2022-03-0124 min

The Planning ParentPlanning Your Meal Planning with Lindsay YoungHave you noticed how your kids need to eat every single day? More than once? Didn’t you just cook dinner yesterday?? The question is inevitable. What’s for dinner, Mom? We know it’s coming every day, and you’ll have to make some decisions. Instead of reacting to the question every day, being proactive and deciding once for the whole week can save your sanity and bandwidth for the things that really matter. Lindsay’s process for successful meal planning looks like this: Have a system in place. It doesn’t have to be a cookie cutter system and it may c...2022-03-0130 min

The Planning ParentBeating Mom Guilt with Crystal, The Parenting CoachMany times as a parent we may see someone else’s parenting style and wondering if we’re doing it wrong. My guest today, Crystal, argues that that happens only because we see their strengths and pick out or own weaknesses. That comparison can really make moms feel down on themselves. Sometimes, we just need to figure out what our strengths are instead of overthinking our weaknesses. Parenting isn’t always about being playful and creative all the time. The way we think creates how we feel, and the way we feel fuels what we do. The path to change is beli...2022-03-0126 min

The Planning Parent10-Day Document Organization ChallengeOne of the main things we do at The Planning Parent is making sure parents can simplify and have everything organized so that if something does happen, there’s a plan in place. Now we have a 10-day document organization challenge to help! To join the 10-day document challenge and get your free printables visithttps://theplanningparent.com/10daychallenge/ ( https://theplanningparent.com/10daychallenge/) To start, you’ll need a filing system of some sort. An accordion file, binder, something that’s easy to grab in case of an emergency, with 10 sections: Parents Kids Health Financials House Employment Life Insurance Legal Documents Vehicles Pe...2022-01-0417 min

The Planning ParentFit In Fitness with Darla JoyDarla Joy is the founder of Joy Fit Academy, which helps women fit in fitness into their lives, stop the yo-yo dieting, and heal their relationship with food. Darla’s advice when starting out a new workout plan is to ease into it. It’s tempting to start out with full circuits because you’re excited and motivated, but that approach leads to burnout. Just remember that you’re only one workout or meal away from being back on track, and taking care of yourself is a gift to those around you - it’s not selfish! When it comes to involvin...2022-01-0423 min

The Planning ParentCity Girl Savings with Raya ReavesToday’s guest Raya Reaves launched City Girl Savings in 2015 as a resource for women of all walks of life to learn about personal finance and money management. Today she’ll give us some tips about budgeting for your family, without getting overwhelmed. Very simply, start by tracking your spending. List your income, subtract your bills, then average the other expenses like groceries that don’t have a fixed due date. Is your income doing what it’s supposed to do? Are there expenses that you can cut down or a way to make more money so you can afford everything...2022-01-0420 min

The Planning ParentReset Your Nest with Jennifer MartinToday’s guest Jennifer Martin uses her interior design background and love for organization to bring the world of design and organization together for other busy families. The first tip to get started with the Reset Your Nest technique is to just start small. Pick one small, achievable pain point, do appropriate research ahead of time for what materials you’ll need, and finish it in a short amount of time. After you’ve done that, maintenance on that area is not hard. It’s very easy to get overwhelmed with big projects that quickly spiral out of control. You can enlist...2022-01-0425 min

The Planning ParentResolutions That Stick with Carly TizzanoNew Year’s Resolution coach Carly Tizzano joins us to talk about how to create resolutions that you can stick with. First of all, align them with your goals. What kind of life do you want to create? What steps can you realistically take to get you there? Then, write them down! First, be realistic about what kind of support you need. Will you need childcare or accountability? What structures do you need to reach that particular goal? Will it help to use a habit tracker or schedule? What happens if you get off track? Over the course of the year...2022-01-0423 min

The Planning ParentCreating A Family Vision Plan with Jessica St. PierreWhat do you want your family to do? What do you want your family to be like and strive for? It’s important that your whole family is on the same page with all this. The way Jessica and I do this is to start with 8 categories of family values: Family time Activities Health Financial Education Travel adventures Character Spiritual/faith Once you have these pinned down, it’s time to create a family mission statement. Pick words or phrases from your family values and put them together into 3-5 sentences as a family mission statement. From these will come famil...2022-01-0425 min

The Planning ParentA Little About MeI’m your host Crista Hermance. I’m an estate planning attorney and for the last 6 years, I’ve built a family-oriented practice to allow the flexible schedule I needed as a mom. I focus my work on families with minor children and teach them how to put legal plans in place to make sure their families are protected. In this podcast I want to help parents with solutions and strategies to create a family plan. We’ll talk about family finances and budgeting, teaching your kids to be wise with money, and a variety of parenting topics. We hope to provide y...2022-01-0407 min

The Planning ParentWelcome to The Planning Parent!Welcome to The Planning Parent Podcast, where we help families create simplicity and bliss in their everyday lives. In this podcast we'll explore various parenting topics including creating a family plan, budgeting, meal planning, internet safety, and estate planning, to name a few. We hope to provide you with solutions and strategies to minimize the hustle and bustle that parents face daily. If you're a parent and you're looking for some new ideas and strategies, join our community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingandplanning (@theplanningparent). Free printables are available at https://theplanningparent.com (theplanningparent.com) and you can...2021-11-1402 min

Elevate The Vibe31. Having a plan for when the unthinkable happens with Estate Planning Mom Crista HermanceWhat happens when the unthinkable happens? Many people believe estate planning is reserved for the wealthy or for people who are entering the later years of their lives, but what would happen to your spouse, your children, your business, your assets if the unthinkable happens?Crista Hermance aka the Estate Planning Mom, founder of Hermance Law specializes in protecting families with minor children through estate planning, offering her clients peace-of-mind to ensure that their assets are distributed as they would desire.Key Takeaway: nominate guardians for your minor children & have it documented!Resources: Est...2020-10-071h 15

Money Career & Motherhood PodcastWhy you need an estate plan with Crista HermanceMaybe you’ve wondered what an estate plan is and if you need one. Or maybe you do know what it is but think it’s just something ‘wealthy’ people do. Our guest, Crista Hermance of the Hermance Law Firm breaks it all down for us in today’s episode. From the perspective of a mother and an attorney, Crista explains to us: Why all parents need an estate plan in place What estate planning really is How to pick guardians for your children How her law firm is doing it differently by focusing their business specifically on young fami...2020-06-1126 min