Behind every great story is a

legacy worth protecting.

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Behind every great story is a

legacy worth protecting.

Episodes

82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 17
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

“I Am Your Father”… and Your Executor? Estate Planning Lessons from The Empire Strikes Back

Discover estate planning lessons from The Empire Strikes Back! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore succession planning failures, unknown heirs, and why clear estate documents matter—even in a galaxy far, far away.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 16
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Genius, Delusion, and Legal Capacity: Estate Planning Lessons from A Beautiful Mind

Discover estate planning lessons from A Beautiful Mind! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore capacity, consent, guardianship, and why supported decision-making protects dignity and legacy.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 15
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Grandmas, Golf Swings, and the IRS: Estate Planning Lessons from Happy Gilmore

Discover estate planning lessons from Happy Gilmore! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts unpack Grandma’s house, Medicaid planning, tax liens, and why elder law and estate planning overlap.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 14
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Remember Me? Legacy, Music, and Estate Planning Lessons from Coco episode artwork

Discover estate planning lessons from Coco! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore legacy, powers of attorney, dementia planning, and why transparency protects families from betrayal.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 13
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Spotlights, Sabotage, and Estate Planning from the Big Top: Lessons from The Greatest Showman

Discover estate planning lessons from The Greatest Showman! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore fraud, contracts, succession, and why spousal communication is key to legacy planning.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 12
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Sword Fights, Succession Plans, and the Estate Planning Wisdom of The Princess Bride episode artwork

Discover estate planning lessons from The Princess Bride! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore succession planning, heirlooms, legacy, and what it really means to be “mostly dead.”
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 11
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Stranger Than Fiction: What If You Knew Your Ending? Estate Planning Lessons from Harold Crick’s Story

Discover estate planning lessons from Stranger Than Fiction! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore legacy, intentional giving, and why choosing the right people matters more than paperwork.
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82 Toothpicks Episode 10
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Safari Hijinks, and the Hidden Estate Planning Lessons of Blended

Discover estate planning lessons from Blended! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts and guest Jessica explore blended families, guardianship, and how legacy planning protects new spouses and children.
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82 Toothpicks Podcast Episode 9
82 Toothpicks: Estate Planning Meets the Movies

Foul Water, Big Money, and One Relentless Paralegal: Estate Planning Lessons from Erin Brockovich

Discover estate planning lessons from Erin Brockovich! In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the hosts explore settlement windfalls, trusts, and why powers of attorney and conservatorships matter.
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about 82 toothpicks

Explore the wild world of estate planning as seen in movies and TV shows. Watch and listen along as we unpack iconic legal moments—from dramatic will readings to messy inheritance battles—and separate fact from fiction with real-life legal insights. Whether you love true stories or Hollywood drama, we’ll help you see estate planning in a whole new way!

About Huizenga Law Firm

The Huizenga Law Firm, P.C., is an estate planning and elder law firm in Orange City, Iowa. Our team serves seniors and their families across Iowa, South Dakota, and Missouri during the most difficult moments of their lives. With our unique approach, we solve the financial stress of the transitions at the end of life, so you can focus on everything that’s more important than money.