Back to the Future isn't just a sci-fi classic—it's a blueprint for what happens when you fail to plan for the unexpected. In this episode of 82 Toothpicks, Ethan, Joselyn, and Thad take a DeLorean-deep dive into the estate planning lessons hidden in Marty McFly's journey through time.

From Marty's handwritten letter to Doc (a surprising example of fiduciary communication) to the clock tower scene as a metaphor for contingency planning, the team unpacks real-world legal strategies behind the chaos. They examine how guardianship, informed consent, and powers of attorney play out when teenagers make life-altering decisions—and how legacy can be reshaped by a single action. The episode also highlights issues of beneficiary designation, personal property transfers, and why having a backup plan (or 1.21 gigawatts) matters.

🕰️ What We Cover:

• Marty's letter to Doc as an unintentional legal safeguard

• Estate planning backup plans mirrored in the lightning strike timing

• Guardianship and consent in high-stakes teen decision-making

• How one change in the past rewrites a family's future and inheritance

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