Mackenzie Murphy’s Law

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting the Life You’ve Built Together

Mackenzie Murphy October 27, 2025

You’ve built a life with someone you love – sharing a home, experiences, and maybe even finances – but without legal marriage, the law doesn’t automatically recognize your relationship. That…

The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without an Estate Plan

Mackenzie Murphy October 23, 2025

If you are like most people, you probably assume that when the time comes, someone—your spouse, your children, or maybe a close friend—will be there to take care of you.…

Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning® Session Instead

Mackenzie Murphy October 22, 2025

A typical initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer may look like this: you meet, you answer questions about your family and assets, and the lawyer tells you what documents…

Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer

Mackenzie Murphy October 20, 2025

When someone you love dies, grief hits hard enough. But imagine adding legal chaos, confusing paperwork, and no one to guide you through it all. That’s the reality for thousands…

Estate Planning Awareness Week: Why Planning Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones

Mackenzie Murphy October 20, 2025

October 20–26, 2025, is Estate Planning Awareness Week – a national observance created to encourage Americans to think about what will happen to their loved ones and their assets after…

What is the difference between a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Durable General Power of Attorney?

Mackenzie Murphy July 31, 2025

A healthcare power of attorney and a durable general power of attorney (also called financial power of attorney) are both legal documents that allow someone to make decisions for you…

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Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

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(because my estate plan was prepared for that).

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