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Figuring Out: Legacy Planning Without Regret | Podcast #41 1 Credit

Figuring Out: Legacy Planning Without Regret | Podcast #41 1 Credit

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    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify how to structure accounts to reduce probate exposure
  • Evaluate IRA withdrawal timing for tax-efficient legacy transfers
  • Recognize the risks of gifting real estate prematurely to heirs
  • Apply asset titling and beneficiary designations to optimize planning
  • Discuss family communication techniques that safeguard intent and dignity

Course Overview

What’s your plan if you get that call tomorrow—the one that changes everything? In this episode of W.T.F. with Saul!, Chad Holmes, CPA and founder of Formula Wealth, joins the show for a candid and actionable conversation about inheritance, legacy, and planning beyond the tax code. With the largest generational wealth transfer in U.S. history unfolding, Chad challenges listeners to move past checklists and talk about what really matters—family dynamics, dignity, and long-term intent.

Chad, author of The Inheritance Playbook, blends personal experience with professional insight as he breaks down the critical mistakes families make when preparing (or failing to prepare) for estate transitions. From IRA timing traps to real estate titling errors and emotionally loaded gifting decisions, this episode delivers practical strategies that financial professionals and families can use right now to prevent chaos later.

Key Topics:

  • Multigenerational Wealth Strategy
  • Avoiding Probate Pitfalls
  • Beneficiary Titling Essentials
  • Emotional Side of Inheritance
  • Legacy Planning Conversations

Whether you're a CPA, financial advisor, or someone managing family finances, this episode equips you with tools to navigate the inheritance conversation with clarity and confidence. Tune in to hear why legacy is about more than assets—and how the right conversations today can preserve family harmony tomorrow.

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Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02645-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02645-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02135) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxation for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02645-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02645-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02645-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

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1

Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

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About Experts

Chad Holmes

Chad Holmes

Owner, Formula Wealth

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Chad runs a boutique financial planning firm out of Fairhope, AL, serving families nationwide as a flat fee financial advisor (no commissions or sales products), focusing on minimizing taxes and maximizing legacies from a multigenerational perspective. He is both a CPA and CFP® fiduciary. His latest accomplishment is becoming a bestselling author with his book, The Inheritance Playbook – Helping Your Parents Pass the Torch, Not the Tax. As an expert in his field, his advice has been published in various outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance.

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Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of growth, education, tax, and transaction advisory within the accounting and professional services industry.


I collaborate with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to drive high-impact partnerships and deliver compliance-ready, insightful content for professionals. My focus on content strategy ensures subject matter experts are positioned to educate, influence, and scale their reach across the MY-CPE ONE platform and the broader continuing education ecosystem.


In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment.


Additionally, I support firms in delivering high-value tax advisory content, empowering professionals to stay ahead of regulatory changes, enhance client outcomes, and develop deeper technical capabilities through modern, practical education

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