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David Edey Author, Speaker, Certified Executor Advisor

David Edey is a Certified Executor Advisor with over 35 years of experience in the financial planning industry, specializing in Estate and Legacy planning. He is the author of the bestselling book, "Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate, Pick an Executor, and Avoid Family Fights," and hosts the Executor Help Podcast, guiding individuals to secure their legacies and maintain family harmony.

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The Responsible One

Every family seems to have one. They're not always the oldest child. They're not always the executor. They don't ask for the responsibility. But when life becomes uncertain, they're the one wh…

Every family seems t…

Every family seems to have one. They're not always the oldest child. They're not always the executor. They don't ask for the responsibility. But when life becomes uncertain, they're the one who quietly steps forward. In this solo episode, David shares a realization that came to him after several unexpected conversations. Different people. Different families. The same quiet pattern. David introduces the idea of The Responsible One—the person who carries responsibility long before anyone gives them a title. If you've ever found yourself making the phone calls, asking the ha…

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Why Siblings React So Differently (Part 2)

In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, Caregiving decisions need to…

In Part 2 of David's…

In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, caregiving decisions need to be made, and estates eventually have to be settled. Why does one sibling become "the responsible one" while another steps back? Why do conversations about Health care, finances, and inheritance sometimes trigger Emotions that seem much bigger than the situation itself? Dr. Hurst explains how birth order may help us better understand these family patterns—not to change who people are, but …

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Why Your Family Still Acts Like It Did 30 Years Ago

Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerpr…

Have you ever wonder…

Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, to explore how birth order and childhood family dynamics can quietly shape our personalities, Relationships, and decision-making throughout our lives. Why does one sibling naturally take charge while another pushes back? Why do brothers and sisters raised in the same home remember childhood so differently? And could the roles we developed as children still be influencing us today? Thi…

Listen · 22:30
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I Don't Want This to Be Hard for You

There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explor…

There's a sentence t…

There's a sentence that doesn't often get said out loud, but it sits underneath many of the conversations families avoid: "I don't want this to be hard for you." In this short reflection, David explores the quiet motivation behind getting organized, having important conversations, and making plans for the future. Because for most people, it's not really about documents, lists, or paperwork. It's about the people they Love. It's about wanting family members to feel less overwhelmed, less uncertain, and less burdened when difficult moments eventually arrive. A thoughtful reflection on care, clar…

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What Daughters Carry From Their Fathers

In this special Father's Day conversation, David speaks with author and editor Margaret McMullan about her book Every Father's Daughter, a collection of essays from 24 women reflecting on the impact t…

In this special Fath…

In this special Father's Day conversation, David speaks with author and editor Margaret McMullan about her book Every Father's Daughter, a collection of essays from 24 women reflecting on the impact their fathers had on their lives. Together they explore the unique bond between fathers and daughters, the lessons that stay with them the relationships that shape them, and why the influence of a father often lasts long after childhood. Margaret shares her own reflections on her father, the stories that surprised her while editing the collection, and what many fathers may underestimate about t…

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What I Carry From My Father

For this Father's Day special, David reflects on his own relationship with his father and the things that continue to stay with him years later. He shares the story of a difficult Father's Day that …

For this Father's Da…

For this Father's Day special, David reflects on his own relationship with his father and the things that continue to stay with him years later. He shares the story of a difficult Father's Day that changed his family forever, the moment he had to make a decision no son wants to make, and how his understanding of his father evolved over time. This is not a story about perfection. It's a reflection on memory, responsibility, gratitude, loss, and the ways our parents continue shaping us long after they're gone. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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How Many Mondays Do You Have Left?

What if you knew exactly how many Mondays you had left? In this episode, David speaks with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once and founder of 4000 Mondays. Together they explore why so man…

What if you knew exa…

What if you knew exactly how many Mondays you had left? In this episode, David speaks with Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once and founder of 4000 Mondays. Together they explore why so many people drift through life on autopilot, why we avoid thinking about our mortality, and how a simple question can completely change the way we think about time. Jodi shares how losing her mother at a young age shaped her perspective, why regrets matter, and how small shifts—not dramatic life overhauls—can help us feel more alive. A thoughtful conversation about purpose, mortality, Grief, …

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We Thought Dad Had Already Taken Care of It

When Claudine's father passed away at nearly 90 years old, the family believed at least one thing had already been figured out — he wanted to be buried with his parents. But after his death, the f…

When Claudine's fath…

When Claudine's father passed away at nearly 90 years old, the family believed at least one thing had already been figured out — he wanted to be buried with his parents. But after his death, the family discovered something unexpected. The cemetery records were wrong. Ownership of the burial plot wasn't clear. Old paperwork had to be tracked down from decades earlier. Multiple siblings needed to sign documents. And what seemed like a simple burial quickly became far more complicated. In this episode, David speaks with Claudine Lukoweski about the emotional and practical challe…

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The First Time You Open the Door

There's a moment many families never think about ahead of time. Not the funeral. Not the paperwork. Not the phone calls. The first time you open the door. In this quiet and reflective solo e…

There's a moment man…

There's a moment many families never think about ahead of time. Not the funeral. Not the paperwork. Not the phone calls. The first time you open the door. In this quiet and reflective solo episode, David talks about the emotional experience of walking into someone's home after they've passed away—and why that moment often stays with families long after everything else. From the coffee mug still sitting on the counter to the ordinary objects that suddenly carry deep meaning, this episode explores grief, memory, and the strange stillness of a life paused in place. A gentle conver…

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What Estate Fights Really Do to Families

When families fight over an estate, most people assume the only path forward is court. But what does that process actually do to a family? In this episode, David speaks with Bruce Young, founder of Co…

When families fight …

When families fight over an estate, most people assume the only path forward is court. But what does that process actually do to a family? In this episode, David speaks with Bruce Young, founder of Collective Agreement and a Certified Executor Advisor, about what really happens when estate disputes turn into legal battles. Together they explore: why estate conflicts become so emotional how litigation can take on "a life of its own" why families often stop speaking afterward and what collaborative law offers as an alternative to court David also shares personal reflections from his own seven-…

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How to Start (If You Don't Know What to Say)

Many people know they should talk with their family about important things. They just don't know how to begin. In this short episode, David talks about why these conversations often feel harder than t…

Many people know the…

Many people know they should talk with their family about important things. They just don't know how to begin. In this short episode, David talks about why these conversations often feel harder than they need to be—and why most families are not avoiding the conversation as much as they are afraid of starting it the wrong way. He shares three simple ways to begin without making it heavy, formal, or overwhelming. A calm reminder that sometimes the hardest part is simply opening the door. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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What It's Like to Lose a Mother

What does it really feel like to lose a mother? In this episode, David speaks with Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She's Gone. She shares her personal experience of losing her mother and wh…

What does it really …

What does it really feel like to lose a mother? In this episode, David speaks with Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She's Gone. She shares her personal experience of losing her mother and what grief has actually been like for her. This is not a conversation about fixing grief or moving on quickly. It's about what the experience really feels like—day to day, over time, and in ways people don't always talk about. Chelsea puts words to emotions many people struggle to explain. A calm and honest conversation for anyone who has lost a parent—or wants to better understand someone…

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