Women Over 50: The Surprising Truth About End-of-Life and Legacy Planning

Aging with Purpose and Passion

Think end-of-life planning is only for the wealthy? Here’s what every woman 50+ needs to know.

End-of-life planninng for women over 50 isn't about wealth —it’s about clarity, care, and protecting what matters most.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sara Ecklein, a Licensed Professional Fiduciary and founder of Trust & Honor, to break down how estate planning without millions is not only possible—it’s essential.

We explore:

• What a fiduciary actually does and how to protect your loved ones without without a will
• The critical difference between power of attorney vs. healthcare proxy
• Real-life stories, including a 70-year-old woman whose lack of planning led to financial and healthcare crises
• The hidden risks of solo aging—and how to stay in control of your future
• Why so many families fall apart over end-of-life care and how to avoid family conflict over inheritance.

Whether you’re planning your own legacy, caring for aging parents, or just starting to think about the future, this episode gives you the tools—and the mindset shift—to act with clarity and heart.

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Resources:

For similar episodes on empowering yourself in later years, check out episodes 96 and 125 of Aging with Purpose and Passion and, if you love podcasts for older women, the Late Bloomer Living podcast will give you a fresh perspective on midlife and aging.

Sara Ecklein:

www.trustandhonor.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067625615341

https://www.instagram.com/themindfulfiduciary/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ecklein

Beverley Glazer:

https://reinventimpossible.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer/

https://www.facebook.com/beverley.glazer

https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenover50rock

https://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/

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1. Introduction to Sarah Ecklein (00:00:00)

2. What is a Professional Fiduciary? (00:04:15)

3. Family Conflict and Proactive Planning (00:08:33)

4. Estate Planning for Ordinary People (00:12:16)

5. Case Study: Supporting a Single Woman (00:17:55)

6. Embracing Aging with Power and Control (00:22:05)

7. Key Takeaways and Resources (00:26:33)