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Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha
Welcome to "Taking Care of Tutu," the podcast that explores the legal mechanics of how we care for our loved ones and ourselves using the tools of estate planning, probate, and elder law. Join us as we dive into the world of legal intricacies with a touch of aloha spirit. In this podcast, we follow the journey of a dedicated estate planning, probate, and elder law firm as they share insights, stories, and expert advice. They're on a mission to be a one-stop resource in Hawaii for all things…
Episodes
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha070: Just Walk In! How the Hawaii County Office of Aging Helps Big Island Kupuna
Episode Summary We welcome our first guest from the Big Island! Ka'u'i Fukuda leads the Hawaii County Office of Aging, which serves kupuna and caregivers on…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha069: Help at Home for Our Kupuna: Bayada Helps Tutu with Home Care and Home Health in Hawaii
What's the difference between home care and home health, and how do you pay for each? In this episode of Taking Care of Tutu, we sit down with Teana…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha068: AARP Hawaii Wants to Help You Age in Place
Episode summary We welcome Jackie Boland of AARP Hawaii back to the show as our first repeat guest! Jackie tells us all about the free Maui Successful Aging…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha067: Welcome back to OLG, Jasmine!
Episode Summary We welcome Ms. Jasmine Joao back to Obenauf Law Group! Many clients will remember Jasmine from her time at our front desk. Now she has gone and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha066: Kaibigan ng Lahaina is Helping Their Community Rebuild
In this episode, Meg sits down with Sieny Corpuz, one of the founders and the current Director of Community Operations at Kaibigan ng Lahaina, a nonprofit born…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha065: How Our Kupuna Supports Hawaii's Seniors Through Grocery Delivery, Care Navigation, and Friendly Check-ins
In This Episode We chat with Juna Sanchez and Primrose Lehualani Kekahuna Harris from Our Kupuna, a Hawaii nonprofit helping kupuna stay independent…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha064: But Who Helps Tutu After the Hospital? Bridging the Gap in Post-Acute Care with Kalele Care Services
When Tutu returns home from the hospital or the care home, who helps her get organized? Maybe Kalele Care Services! In this episode, we chat with Erin Salez…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha063: Episode 45 Re-run: Supporting Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Dementia — A Conversation with Cindy Fowler of the Alzheimer's Association
Aloha! June is Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month, so in honor of that we're re-broadcasting our interview with Cindy Fowler, Program Manager for Kauaʻi and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha062: Navigating Cancer on Maui: Pacific Cancer Foundation
Aloha! This week on the Taking Care of Tutu podcast, we sit down with mother-daughter duo Andrea Bacos (patient navigator) and Tori Golis-Bacos (care…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha061: Episode 18 Re-run: Margie Albete and Zaira Katsuda Teach Us How to Apply for Medicaid
Aloha! In honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, we're re-releasing one of our most informative episodes of the Taking Care of Tutu podcast. If you've…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha060: Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Child's Benefits and Future
While Taking Care of Tutu typically focuses on caring for aging loved ones, this episode is dedicated to parents of children with disabilities. Whether your…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha059: Episode 13 Re-run: Does Tutu Need a Conservatorship & Guardianship?
In this episode, we are re-releasing one of our most important early episodes, Episode 13, Does Tutu Need a Conservatorship or Guardianship? Whether you're…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha058: Episode 2 Re-run: What is Probate, and How Can I Avoid it?
In this episode, we are doing something a little different. We're bringing back one of our earliest episodes, Episode 2, which is all about probate…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha057: How the Red Cross Supports Hawaii During Disasters (and How You Can Help)
In this episode, Meg sits down with Molly Schmidt, CEO of the Pacific Islands Region for the American Red Cross, to discuss the recent Kona Low storms that…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha056: Managing Care for Tutu When You're Far Away
Managing care for an aging loved one from thousands of miles away is one of the hardest things a family can face — and it's exactly what today's guest, Petra…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha055: What Should Tutu Choose for Medicare?
Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Meg welcomes Corey Dobashi, a Medicare broker and retirement specialist…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha054: Income Tax Ideas for Tutu if She's Selling and Buying Property
This week is the continuation of our two-part series with Pam Teal of Fidelity National Title and Escrow. Last week Pam taught us how to protect ourselves from…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha053: Protecting Tutu's Hale: What You Need To Know About Deed Fraud
In this two-part episode of Taking Care of Tutu, we sit down with Pam Teal of Fidelity National Title and Escrow. Pam explains that escrow offices serve as a…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha052: What if Tutu Wants a Green Burial, or To Be Buried At Sea?
In this episode of Taking Care of Tutu, we meet Rev. Mayanna Anderson of Doorway Into Light, Maui's nonprofit, green-certified funeral home, to explore the…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha051: Why Tutu Needs to Get Her Cancer Screenings, Even When She Doesn't Feel Like It
Cancer screenings save lives, but too many people delay or avoid them altogether, especially in Hawaii!. In this episode, Meg sits down with Angel Nelson…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha050: Did You Know Maui Has a Specialized Wound Care Clinic With a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber?
We didn't! We were so interested to speak with Jessica Acop, Program Director for Wound Care at Maui Memorial Medical Center, about our very own wound care…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha049: What is a Stroke, and Why You Need to Call 911 Immediately
Welcome to Season Two of the Taking Care of Tutu Podcast! We're happy to welcome Casi Saranillio, a registered nurse and Stroke Program Manager at Maui…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha048: Season 1 Finale: The Best of Taking Care of Tutu!
Mahalo for joining us for the Season 1 Finale of Taking Care of Tutu! This finale episode is a look back at the conversations that mattered most, from sharing…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha047: What Does a Trustee Do, Exactly?
This episode was requested by our front office team, because it's one of the most common questions we get at Obenauf Law Group. What is a Trustee supposed to…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha046: The Mission of Civil Air Patrol on Maui – Cadets, Emergency Response & STEM for Local Schools
Guest: Darryl Ng, Civil Air Patrol – Maui In this episode, Meg speaks with Darryl Ng of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) about the incredible programs CAP operates…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha045: Supporting Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Dementia — A Conversation with Cindy Fowler of the Alzheimer's Association
This week on the Taking Care of Tutu podcast, we team up with Cindy Fowler, Program Manager for Kauaʻi and Maui County with the Alzheimer's Association Aloha…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha044: REPLAY: Chelsea Fernandez and the Importance of Connection for Maui Veterans
Aloha and welcome back to Taking Care of Tutu. Today is Veteran's Day, and in recognition of that, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes — a…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha043: A Medicaid Detective Story: Unravelling a 23-Year-Old Deed Mistake
In this deeply personal episode, Meg sits down with Heritage Hall (name changed for privacy), a client who bravely agreed to share her family's story—an…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha042: When a Joint Trust Isn't the Best Idea
In this episode of the Taking Care of Tutu podcast, we break down some of the frequently asked questions from last week at our law firm, which turned out to be…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha041: Tutu Makes a Funeral Plan
It's not something we really want to think about, but it is something we all need. Our guests this week, Renie Menor and Raji Gaskin of Nakamura Mortuary and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha040: How Nā Hoaloha Helps Tutu Live Independently with Care and Connection
Picture this: a small act of kindness, a simple meal delivered to someone in need, evolving into a 29-year legacy of community service. That's the story behind…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha039: Maui Food Bank's Pursuit of a Hunger-Free Maui
From a post-wild fire Lahaina's market to mobile grocery trucks traveling into underserved areas, the Maui Food Bank is reimagining food assistance for Maui…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha038: How a Cup of Cold Water's Mobile Outreach Delivers Essential Supplies to Maui's Unsheltered
What if people need food, water, and supplies, but they can't get to where those items are distributed? Join us as we hear from Chuck Spence of A Cup of Cold…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha037: Aloha on Every Plate: How Hale Kau Kau Serves Over 1000 Meals Each Week
Learn how Hale Kau Kau, located at St. Theresa's Church in Kihei, is tackling food insecurity by providing dinner seven days a week, as well as dinner…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha036: How Gammie Home Care Can Help Tutu Stay in Her Home
Gammie Home Care has been a cornerstone of the Maui community since 1986, and we've got its founder, Paul Gammie, and his daughter and business partner, Dale…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha035: Should Tutu title her real estate Tenants by the Entirety?
How can Tutu safeguard her real estate in Hawaii? If she's married, she can hold title as Tenants by the Entirety, even if she has a trust. Join Meg as she…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha034: What if Tutu Needs Help with A Family Disagreement?
Bevanne Bowers and Stanley Majka join us from Maui Mediation Services to highlight the critical role of compassionate mediation in resolving family and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha033: How Can Tutu Increase Her Bone Density?
Tutu wants to protect her bones so if she falls, she can get right back up! Maui Physical Therapist Christie Newsom joins us to revolutionize our understanding…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha032: Legal Tips for Tutu from the Obenauf Law Group Team
Tutu has questions, and we are here for them! What if someone is the beneficiary of a trust, but the Trustee has not given them a copy of the trust or any idea…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha031: Living Aloha: How Hale Mahaolu Provides Housing, Personal Care, and Meals for Tutu
Anders Lyons, Executive Director of Hale Mahaolu, joins us this week on the podcast to teach us all about the origins, mission, and services provided by Hale…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha030: A "Fancy Jewelry Store" Building Community Through Inclusion-The Depo Market Story, with Tiffany Chou
Maui-raised entrepreneur Tiffany Chou tells us about the creation of Depo Market—a mission-driven retail space in Wailuku, Maui, and online, employing adults…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha029: Lahaina is Not for Sale: The Lahaina Community Land Trust
Meg Obenauf speaks with Autumn Ness, Executive Director of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, about what it takes to rebuild homes, community, culture, and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha028: How Heidi Ho and Pono Legal are Helping Displaced Maui Residents Following the Maui Wildfires
Maui girl Heidi Ho, attorney and founder of Pono Legal, visits us to tell about growing up with her trailblazing mother, Diane Ho, and how it inspired her path…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha027: How Ka Lima O Maui Empowers People with Disabilities to Achieve Independence
Hear from Claudia Rosenbaum, service supervisor at Ka Lima O Maui, a local nonprofit providing job placements and day programs for adults with disabilities…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha026: What if Tutu needs a Trustee?
Not everyone is blessed with capable, responsible children willing to serve as Trustee :) What can tutu do if she loves those grandbabies but doesn't really…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha025: Scott Corderman Teaches Us How Tutu Can Stay Independent with In-Home Services Covered by Her Health Insurance
Scott Corderman's vocation is working as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente serving patients in the community that are homebound. His avocation is…the…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha024: Help Tutu Find an Adorable Companion with Assistance Dogs of Hawaii
This week on the podcast, we welcome Mo Maurer and Emily Stauffer from Assistance Dogs of Hawaii! Mo and Emily give us a peek into the meticulous process of…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha023: Jessika Galvez and Ohana Care Maui on Creating a Company that Supports Caregivers and Those They Care For
Jessika Galvez, the heart and soul behind Ohana Care Maui, joins us to share her journey from a Certified Nursing Assistant to the founder of a thriving…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha022: How Can Tutu Take Care of Her Brain?
Join us as we sit down with neuropsychologist Dr. Thomas Harding, Clinical Director of the Maui Memory Clinic. Dr. Harding offers insights into the range of…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha021: What if Tutu Only Needs a Couple Hours of Home Care?
Mary Lester, our guest and the vice president of Ho'okele Home Care, tells us about the Vivia program, in which clients receive task-based services without the…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha020: The Heart of Hospice Maui: Supporting Families Through End-of-Life Care with Tanya Barbero
Tanya Barbero, outreach coordinator at Hospice Maui, joins us to share her profound journey of over four decades in healthcare. Following her own rare bone…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha019: The Importance of having Independent Living Plans for Returning Veterans
Richard McDonald, a formidable advocate for veterans on Maui, joins us to share the work he has done as a rehabilitation counselor for returning veterans…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha018: Margie Albete and Zaira Katsuda Teach Us How to Apply for Medicaid
We're delighted to chat with Margie Albete and Zaira Katsuda from Hale Makua Health Services. With Margie's amazing 41 years of experience in financial…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha017: Linden Joesting and Bo Mahoe are Here for Maui County Veterans
Linden Joesting and Bo Mahoe join us this week to tell us about the legacy of the Nisei Veterans, whose valor during World War II influenced Hawaii and…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha016: What Was it Like to be on Maui During WWII? Scott Fisher Reflects on His Service as a U.S. Marine and His Project to Preserve Maui's WWII History
We're keeping our November Veteran's Month going by welcoming Scott Fisher, a Marine Corps veteran, historian, and dedicated Maui community member to the…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha015: Chelsea Fernandez and the Importance of Connection for Maui Veterans
This week on the Taking Care of Tutu Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Chelsea Fernandez, U.S. Army Veteran and tireless volunteer for veterans. Born on the…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha014: Pastor Bill Staton Advocates for Maui Vets
This week we welcome Pastor Bill Staton, a retired veteran and veterans' services counselor on Maui, to the podcast. Originally, Bill's job was helping…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha013: Does Tutu Need a Conservatorship & Guardianship?
What happens if tutu loses the capacity to make her own decisions? Who can make those decisions for her? In this solo episode of the Taking Care of Tutu…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha012: But Who's Caring for the Caregivers? Kathleen Couch and her team at Maui Adult Day Care Centers!
This week on the Taking Care of Tutu podcast we're happy to have Kathleen Couch, program coordinator & caregiver at Maui Adult Day Care Centers. We'll learn…
Taking Care of Tutu - Navigating Estate Planning and Probate with Aloha011: Teana Kahoohanohano & Alohi Gomes Serve Tutu with Aloha at Hale Makua Health Services
Join us this week on the Taking Care of Tutu Podcast as we sit down with Teana Kahoohanohano and Alohi Gomes from Hale Makua Health Services. Teana and Alohi…