Death and Dying in the Digital Age
How to Avoid Digital Scams in an Ai Era | Kurtis Baker
August 5, 2025 · 34 min
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A real scam wiped out a senior's life savings, and this episode shows you how to make sure it never happens to yours.
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In this episode
- How AI is making financial scams harder to spot and easier to fall for
- The documents every adult needs before a crisis forces the decision
- Simple steps to protect a senior parent's finances starting today
- How to start the estate planning conversation when family resists it
About this episode
If the thought of estate planning, digital security, or talking with aging parents makes you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this insightful episode, host Niki Weiss sits down with private wealth manager Kurt Baker to gently walk us through how to protect what matters most: our loved ones, our legacy, and our peace of mind.Kurt shares real-life stories, including a heartbreaking scam that wiped out a senior’s life savings, to highlight just how urgent it is to plan ahead. He and Niki explore the risks of digital fraud, the growing role of AI in scams, and simple ways to safeguard your finances, medical wishes, and digital assets.You’ll learn the essentials: wills, trusts, power of attorney, digital legacy planning, and how to have these tough conversations (even when your family isn’t ready). Whether you're caring for aging parents or starting your own end-of-life planning, this episode offers reassurance, practical tools, and a gentle reminder of the need to take action. Remember, “It’s not morbid—it’s responsible.”🎧 Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🔐 Get Kurt’s tips at KurtisBaker.com
About Death and Dying in the Digital Age
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife.
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