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No Capes, No Excuses: The Incredibles and Superpowered Planning for the Modern Family

No Capes, No Excuses: The Incredibles and Superpowered Planning for the Modern Family

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🎙️ 82 Toothpicks | Estate Planning Meets the Movies

What happens when a superhero dad hits a midlife crisis, a stay-at-home mom stretches herself thin, and their baby literally bursts into flames? This week, the 82 Toothpicks crew tackles The Incredibles, Pixar's not-just-for-kids classic packed with family tension, secret lairs, and estate planning gold.

From the opening lawsuit over an unwanted rescue (hello, living will!) to a late-stage voicemail about a baby with "special needs" (you guessed it—special needs trust), we break down how the Parr family's real struggles mirror real-world legal issues. Along the way, listen for Bob's cubicle rebellion, a Medicaid metaphor, Frozone's domestic detour as a spousal priority moment, and Gazerbeam's cryptic cave message as a surprisingly solid example of leaving instructions for the next generation.

🦸‍♂️ What We Cover:

  • Living wills, legacy, and superheroes in hiding

  • Why Syndrome is the ultimate predator (and a great lesson in guardianship gone wrong)

  • How the government's plan (and The Incredibles' secret identities) reflect common estate planning obstacles

  • A rapid-fire superhero name game with questionable scoring and plenty of laughs

Ready to rethink capes and capacity planning? Tune in and join the conversation—because even superheroes need an estate plan.

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