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Your $500,000 life insurance policy could leave your family $252,000 short.Not because you failed. Because your life kep...
09/07/2026

Your $500,000 life insurance policy could leave your family $252,000 short.
Not because you failed. Because your life kept growing after you bought it.
You bought life insurance because you wanted the people you love to be protected.
That matters. I mean it.
But a policy can keep doing exactly what it was designed to do while your life changes around it. Your income grows. Your mortgage changes. Children arrive. A marriage ends. A new relationship begins. The person you named years ago may no longer be the person who should receive the money today.
And even when the beneficiary is right, the amount may no longer match the job you expect the policy to do.
This week’s article walks you through a practical life insurance estate planning checklist. You’ll see how to review the coverage amount, beneficiary form, trust coordination, guardianship planning, and the larger Life & Legacy Plan that tells the money what it is meant to make possible.
The policy provides the money. The plan helps the money reach the right people, with the right protection, at the right time.
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Many people are surprised to learn that a last will and testament and a living will do two completely different jobs.A l...
08/20/2026

Many people are surprised to learn that a last will and testament and a living will do two completely different jobs.

A last will explains what happens to your assets after you pass away, while a living will outlines your medical wishes if you can’t speak for yourself. Both play a key role in making sure your wishes are honored when it matters most.

Our team encourages everyone to understand how these documents work together so you can build a complete, dependable estate plan.

Have questions about which documents you need? Reach out anytime — we’re here to help you protect your wishes and the people you love.
Educational purposes only • Not legal advice • No attorney-client relationship

How confident are you in your estate planning knowledge? We put together a quick quiz based on the questions we hear mos...
08/18/2026

How confident are you in your estate planning knowledge? We put together a quick quiz based on the questions we hear most often from the families we support.

Swipe through, test yourself, and see how many answers you can get right before checking the next slide.

If the quiz brings up new questions, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime to learn what the right plan could look like for your family.


Educational purposes only • Not legal advice • No attorney-client relationship

$1 million life insurance policy. Never purchased.A Roth IRA he agreed to fund. Never funded.Annual payments written int...
08/18/2026

$1 million life insurance policy. Never purchased.
A Roth IRA he agreed to fund. Never funded.
Annual payments written into their premarital agreement. Never made.
One year after Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner died tragically in a drowning accident on a family vacation, his widow Tenisha has filed suit alleging $1.2 million in unfulfilled promises from their premarital agreement. According to her complaint, every commitment was documented. None of them were carried out.
This is the part that stays with me. Not the lawsuit. Not the dollar amount. The gap between intention and follow-through is where most estate planning failures live. And it's almost always quiet until it isn't.
This week's blog breaks down what I would have done differently as their attorney, starting from the day the prenuptial agreement was signed and through the reviews that should have caught every one of these gaps before they became a lawsuit.
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Americans are living longer, and that shift is changing how I help families think about estate planning. With life expec...
08/13/2026

Americans are living longer, and that shift is changing how I help families think about estate planning. With life expectancy in the U.S. now approaching 79 years, longer retirements and extended care needs are becoming the norm—not the exception.

Longer lifespans bring new opportunities, but they also create new planning challenges. Your will, trust, or powers of attorney may not reflect what you or your family actually need today.

If it has been a while since you last reviewed your plan, now is a great time to take another look. I’m here to help you make sure your documents still match your goals and give you confidence for the future.

Have questions about where to start? I’d love to hear from you.
Educational purposes only • Not legal advice • No attorney-client relationship

Estate planning conversations can feel uncomfortable, but they’re also some of the most meaningful talks a family can ha...
08/11/2026

Estate planning conversations can feel uncomfortable, but they’re also some of the most meaningful talks a family can have. Avoiding them is common, yet waiting too long can create stress and confusion later.

Here are a few practical tips to help you start these conversations with clarity and confidence. Opening the door now can make a world of difference for the people you love.

If you’re unsure where to begin or want to review your current plan, I’m here to help. Call my office anytime at (480) 400-0111 or visit https://www.lifeplanlegalaz.com.
Educational purposes only • Not legal advice • No attorney-client relationship

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but having the right information makes all the difference. As a Personal Family L...
08/08/2026

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but having the right information makes all the difference. As a Personal Family Lawyer, I’m here to help you understand the essentials so you can make decisions that truly protect the people you love.

Here are a few key pillars every strong estate plan should cover:
• Who will make financial and medical decisions if you can’t
• How your assets will be managed and passed on
• Guardianship planning for minor children
• Steps to keep your family out of court and conflict

Knowing these basics is the first step. The next step is working with someone who can turn that knowledge into a plan that actually works when life happens. That’s exactly what I help my clients do.

If you’re ready to get started or just want to talk through your options, I’m here to help. Reach out anytime.

August is National Make a Will Month, and it’s a great reminder to take a fresh look at one of the most important pieces...
08/07/2026

August is National Make a Will Month, and it’s a great reminder to take a fresh look at one of the most important pieces of your estate plan.

A will provides clear legal direction so your wishes can be honored the way you intend. Without one, the state may make those decisions for you — and the outcome might not match what you would have chosen.

This month, I’m sharing answers to a few common questions about wills to help you feel more informed and prepared.

If you’d like to review your current will or see how it fits into the rest of your estate plan, I’m here to help. Reach out anytime to talk through your situation and identify any updates worth making.

Book birthdays are the best! 🎉 Congratulations to Rebecca Laffey Phipps — Reflections on Life, Love, and Lessons Learned...
07/09/2026

Book birthdays are the best! 🎉 Congratulations to Rebecca Laffey Phipps — Reflections on Life, Love, and Lessons Learned at the Pool is officially out in the world, and that's no small thing. So glad to see another Legacy Press author making it happen.

And hey, if seeing this makes you wonder whether your idea could become a real book someday, the answer is probably yes. If you'd like an introduction to the Legacy Press team, I'm glad to connect you. Just reach out.

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