# Wills, Trusts & Truths with Rachel Fortenberry Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/wills-trusts-truths-with-rachel-fortenberry Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/wills-trusts-truths-with-rachel-fortenberry.md Podcast: [Simply Authentic Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940) Published: 2026-06-17T05:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/simplyauthenticpod/2917366 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/208464/2917366/simplyauthenticpod/2026_06_15_16_15_22_990bf699-dca7-4f92-b5e2-08c41ba87093.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/episodes/wills-trusts-truths-with-rachel-fortenberry Duration seconds: 2810 ## Resource This week on the Simply Authentic Podcast, we're joined by attorney and owner of Fortified Elder Law, Rachel Fortenberry, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about wills, trusts, probate, and protecting the people you love. Rachel breaks down complex legal concepts into simple, understandable terms as she explains what every family should know about estate planning, common mistakes that can create unnecessary stress and expense, and the essential documents everyone should consider having in place. We discuss beneficiary deeds, vehicle titles, wills, trusts, and what really happens when someone passes away. If you've ever wondered what probate is, why it exists, how long it takes, or whether it can be avoided, this episode provides straightforward answers and valuable guidance. Rachel also shares insights into her journey into elder law and reflects on the leadership lessons and mentors that have shaped her career. Whether you're just starting to think about estate planning or need to revisit plans you've had in place for years, this conversation offers practical advice that can help protect your assets, preserve your wishes, and provide peace of mind for your family. Tune in and discover why planning ahead may be one of the most important acts of leadership and love you can offer those who matter most. https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyAuthenticPodcast https://www.gershman.com/loan-officers/jack-langley/ https://gatozarks.com/ https://www.arvesthomeloan.com/jdressler.html https://www.bigfootfunpark.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066937632311 https://simplyauthenticpod.com/ https://fortifiedelderlaw.com/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/episodes/wills-trusts-truths-with-rachel-fortenberry/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-authentic-podcast-6417940/wills-trusts-truths-with-rachel-fortenberry.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.