Build Your Fortress!
Protect What You’ve Built. Live Without Fear. You’ve worked hard to build success. But here’s the truth: wealth creates risk. A lawsuit, a divorce, a medical emergency, or even one bad signature can wipe out everything you’ve earned—unless you have a fortress around it. Build Your Fortress is the practical, plain-English podcast for people who want to protect what they’ve built without becoming legal experts. Hosted by attorney, business coach, and former fire chief Chad Brocato, each short, powerful episode gives you actionable strategies to shield your assets, secure your legacy, and sleep better at night. From trusts and LLCs to lawsuit-proofing and probate avoidance, you’ll learn how to: Fortify your wealth using the 5 Pillars of Asset Protection Avoid costly mistakes that leave you legally exposed Protect your business, real estate, retirement, and family from the unexpected Future-proof your success—without unnecessary complexity This is not legal theory. It’s real-world asset protection for real people—delivered in 5–10 minute episodes you can actually use. 🎧 New episodes drop every weekday. Start building your fortress today.
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Episodes
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
2 min
Prince’s $156 million estate shows how probate costs aren’t just financial—they’re emotional and generational.
Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
2 min
In this episode, Attorney Chad Brocato explains what probate really is—and why legends like Aretha Franklin’s estate became cautionary tales.
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
3 min
In this episode of Build Your Fortress, Chad Brocato explains why every family needs a safety net for their kids. Learn how wills, trusts, and guardianship plans protect children in times of crisis — and why preparing now is one of the strongest moves you can make for your family’s future.
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
2 min
How young families can build a three-layer income protection shield: emergency fund, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
3 min
How to avoid plan-killers by aligning titles and beneficiary designations with your will and trust.
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
2 min
Why revocable living trusts are one of the smartest planning tools for young families—and how they protect kids and parents alike.
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
3 min
Five essential legal moves every new family should take immediately to protect their child and secure their future.
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
2 min
For Walter and Linda James, a will was enough — and probate was quick. Learn when simplicity is the smarter strategy.
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
2 min
John Harris skipped a trust because he thought it was “only for the rich” — and his family paid the price. Learn the truth about trust myths.
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
2 min
Maria Lopez’s trust turned a potentially long, public court process into a quick, private transfer of assets. Learn how a trust can work for you.