🎧 The Advocate Next Door: Leah Boston: The Buzz on Life, Death, and Legacy

Published on May 14, 2026

Leah Boston, an estate planning attorney, joins The Advocate Next Door to share her unconventional path from psychology and public health to the world of trusts, wills, and legacy planning. What began as an interest in medical malpractice law evolved into a passion for helping families protect generational wealth and prepare for the unexpected through thoughtful estate planning.

Leah breaks down why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, explains the importance of documents like powers of attorney and HIPAA authorizations, and discusses common misconceptions surrounding probate, guardianship, and “deathbed planning.” She also shares how major life events can impact an estate plan and opens up about her unique hobby of beekeeping and her vision for “Buzz Counsel.”

STORY

00:00 Sound Check

02:12 Meet Leah Boston

03:30 From Psychology to Purpose

05:42 Public Health Preventative Mindset

10:25 Medical Home Impact

15:05 Discovering Estate Planning

17:14 Why Everyone Needs It

20:21 “Deathbed…