Tuesday with Tom Podcast
1) Why Your Rental Property Should Be Owned by an LLC
Today we’re diving into a topic every real estate investor—big or small—needs to understand: Should your rental property be owned by an LLC?
2) IRS ANNOUNCES INCREASED GIFT AND ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION AMOUNTS FOR 2026
The IRS has announced increased gift and estate tax exemption amounts for 2026.
3) The Pending Phase-Out Of The U.S. Penny
Today, we’re diving into a headline that’s been circulating more and more lately: the phase-out of the United States penny. It’s a small coin with a big history—but also a growing cost. So today, we’l...Show More
4) Don’t Rely on Services Like Trust & Will or LegalZoom for Your Estate Plan
You’ve probably seen ads promising an easy, low-cost way to draft your will or trust online. But here’s the thing: your family, your assets, and your goals are far too important to leave to a fill-in-...Show More
Don’t Rely on Services Like Trust & Will or LegalZoom for Your Estate Plan
24:35 | Nov 11th, 2025
5) More Things You Need to Know About a HELOC
If you listened to Tom's last episode about using a HELOC to prevent a fraudulent transfer of the title to your home, this follow-up episode is for you.
6) Protecting Your Home from Fraudulent Deed Transfers with a HELOC
Fraudulent deed transfers are on the rise. In this week’s podcast, I’ll explain why owning your home free and clear can actually make you a target, and how a simple tool — a Home Equity Line of Credit...Show More
7) Goodbye, Paper Checks: What the New Federal E-Payments Mandate Means for You
Today we’re talking about a major change in how the federal government pays you—and how you pay the government. Under a new modernization order and Treasury rules, most paper checks are going away. By...Show More
Goodbye, Paper Checks: What the New Federal E-Payments Mandate Means for You
17:36 | Sep 2nd, 2025
8) How Do I Change a Beneficiary Designation with My Will or Trust?
9) Michigan Trust Owners: Don’t Share Your Whole Trust—Do This Instead
If you're a trustee—or even thinking about creating a trust—this one's for you. Michigan made a quiet but important change in 2018 that most people still don't understand. Here's what the Certificate ...Show More
10) Estate & Gift Taxes: What Changed (and What Didn’t) in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
In this episode we discuss the recent updates to estate and gift taxes as part of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' This episode is essential for anyone interested in estate planning and tax strategies. T...Show More
Estate & Gift Taxes: What Changed (and What Didn’t) in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
18:38 | Jul 22nd, 2025