Episode #191: Does your Adult Child Need a Power of Attorney? with Ashley Lillesand

Spoiler: YES. If you’ve got kids over 18 - listen up! Rhonda sits down with Estate Planning Attorney, Ashley Lillesand and her 18 year old daughter, Jenna to discuss the importance of having a Medical and Financial Power of Attorney. This is especially important if you are divorcing.   What is a Power of Attorney? Why is it important to have it in place sooner than later? Choose the most qualified person to speak on your behalf. Let’s normalize this! About today’s guest:    Attorney Ashley Lillesand has fine-tuned her practice over the years to focus on estate planning for both young families and clients reaching retirement age who need guidance with asset protection strategies. Additionally, Ashley represents clients with Probate and Trust administration and Medicaid applications. Ashley also hasn’t forgotten what brought her to law school in the first place by continuing to represent family members in guardianship matters which require knowledge of guardianship laws and the practical ins and outs of serving as a guardian. Ashley serves as a guardian ad litem in guardianship and probate matters in Milwaukee county as well. Connect with Ashley:    Website: https://www.lillesandlawllc.com/contact/   Be sure to check out Ashley’s earlier podcast episode, #083!  Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!  

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Divorce is the second highest stressor for women, second only to the death of a spouse. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not even sure where to start? If so, you are in the right place! We are so glad you are here. Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women is for women who want to be heard, want to step into their financial power and want to get a better outcome. What is your next best disruptive move? Join Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Rhonda Noordyk, as she provides you with candid conversations, practical strategies, and positive encouragement so you can breathe easier and feel empowered every step of the way. Rhonda has spent over 18,000 hours helping women like you navigate divorce, challenge the status quo and come out stronger. So, if you're ready to accelerate your confidence and increase your sense of empowerment, tune in and join the thousands of women growing every day through the podcast.