Most people don\u2019t know that in the blink of an eye, you could wind up in a situation where you have no control over your finances or bodily autonomy, and your every financial choice becomes a matter of public record.\xa0In the first of our two-part episode, Nicole unpacks the realities of guardianships and conservatorships: how to protect yourself long before there\u2019s ever a need, who to choose as your trusted decision-maker, and why these can be powerful tools to protect a vulnerable loved one.\xa0\n \n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.