Abandoned at Christmas: Legacy Lessons from Home Alone 🏠
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Abandoned at Christmas: Legacy Lessons from Home Alone 🏠
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
What happens when an eight-year-old is left behind—and there's no legal backup plan? In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, the team dives into Home Alone (1990) to unpack the estate planning chaos lurking beneath the Christmas comedy. As Kevin McCallister outwits two burglars and fends for himself, Ethan, Thad, and Joselyn explore the real-world legal questions raised when parents disappear, property is unprotected, and no one has power of attorney.
They cover:
-
🧒 Emergency guardianship and who can legally step in when a minor is home alone
-
🏠 Personal property, home ownership, and what happens to a house full of minors (and mannequins)
-
📑 POAs and temporary authority—why "just going to Paris" still demands a contingency plan
-
🎄 The myth of McCallister wealth and the role of big families, long hallways, and overlooked legal details
From Kevin's junk food binge to Buzz's tarantula, this episode balances holiday fun with sharp legal takeaways that highlight the importance of being ready for the unexpected.
Follow 82 Toothpicks on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and check out Ethan's book It's Not Too Late for practical legacy strategies your family can count on—whether you're home or abroad.