St. Clair Law

10/13/2026

Join Grace St. Clair on the latest episode of Coffee with Counsel as she sits down with Sarah Winfrey, Family Planning Advisor at Coastal Funeral Center and Green Hills, to talk about why planning ahead for final wishes can spare your family difficult decisions while grieving. — https://t.ly/cJWg5

From cremation and burial preferences to why life insurance may not cover funeral costs right away, this conversation offers real guidance on a conversation most families put off.

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10/06/2026

Most people picture a stranger when they think of elder abuse, not a son, a daughter, or someone who was trusted with the keys to the house. — https://t.ly/VAiIW

Susan opens up about the realization that pulled her into this work, that the people closest to a senior are so often the ones doing the harm, and why she couldn't walk away from protecting them.

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09/29/2026

Turning 18 doesn't just mean new freedoms, it also quietly erases your parents' legal rights over you. — https://t.ly/qtrL6

Susan explains that once kids become legal adults, their parents can no longer make medical decisions for them in an emergency, unless an advanced healthcare directive already names them as the agent.

Hear more from Susan on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

09/22/2026

There's one word most people gloss over that actually carries real legal weight: fiduciary. — https://t.ly/Eeknv

Susan Graven explains that a licensed fiduciary is legally required to act only in your best interest, and breaking that duty can mean losing a license or even facing jail time.

Hear more from Susan Graven on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

09/15/2026

Join Grace St. Clair on the latest episode of Coffee with Counsel as she sits down with Susan Graven, Licensed Professional Fiduciary at Riviera Fiduciary, to unpack what happens when families aren't prepared for a medical or financial crisis. — https://t.ly/dYI0F

From the legal rights parents lose the moment a child turns 18 to protecting aging parents from scams and family financial abuse, this conversation offers real guidance for navigating decisions no one wants to face alone.

09/08/2026

Most business owners think their company isn't worth planning for unless it's making millions, and that assumption could leave their family with nothing. — https://t.ly/Sv2LY

Estate planning attorney Grace St. Clair recalls a client who dismissed his auto body shop as worthless on paper, not realizing his wife and newborn were living entirely off that income, and that without a plan in place, the business, and the family depending on it, could disappear the moment something happened to him.

Hear more from Grace on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

09/01/2026

Hiring a friend of a friend to care for an aging parent can feel like the budget friendly choice, until you realize what you're not getting. — https://t.ly/XSmmm

Marcella Miller, Executive Director at Salus Homecare, explains why the lower hourly rate of an unlicensed caregiver often hides the insurance and legal protections that come standard with a licensed, bonded agency, and why that gap can cost families far more down the road.

Hear more from Marcella on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

08/26/2026

Most families don't call until they're already in crisis. — https://t.ly/QwX_E

They're overwhelmed and don't know what they don't know, and Marcella spends her days helping them make fast, informed decisions without losing sight of what matters. It's more common than most people think, and no family has to face it alone.

Hear more from Marcella Miller, Executive Director at Salus Homecare, on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

08/18/2026

Join Grace St. Clair on the latest episode of Coffee with Counsel as she sits down with Marcella Miller, Executive Director at Salus Homecare, to explore the emotional and practical realities of caring for aging loved ones. — https://t.ly/1yx1P

From choosing the right home care agency to understanding hospice and palliative care, this conversation offers real guidance for families navigating tough decisions.

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08/11/2026

Choosing a senior living community isn't just about the building. It's about the people. — https://t.ly/6TDh7

When Jennifer Weintraub tours a community, she's watching how staff interact with residents, whether they're engaged, comfortable, and treated like people, not just cases. That's how she knows a place is the right fit before she ever recommends it to a family.

Hear more from senior living advisor Jennifer Weintraub on Coffee with Counsel, streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.