Meet Our Expert Team

Decades of combined experience in law, finance, healthcare, counseling, and technology—all dedicated to making estate planning accessible and compassionate.

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Sarah Mitchell, J.D.

Chief Legal Officer & Co-Founder

Estate Planning Attorney, 20+ Years Experience

Sarah founded Life Legacy Planner after witnessing too many families struggle with expensive, complicated estate planning. With two decades of experience in estate law, she's helped thousands of families navigate complex inheritance situations. Sarah ensures all our templates meet the highest legal standards and stay current with changing state laws.

Specialties:

Wills & TrustsTax PlanningProbate LawElder Law

Education: J.D., Harvard Law School | B.A., Yale University

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Dr. Michael Chen

Healthcare Directive Specialist

Medical Ethics, Ph.D. | Former Hospital Ethics Committee Chair

Dr. Chen brings 15 years of medical ethics expertise to end-of-life planning. His background in bioethics and palliative care helps families make informed decisions about healthcare directives and living wills. He's passionate about ensuring people's medical wishes are clearly documented and honored.

Specialties:

Healthcare DirectivesMedical EthicsEnd-of-Life PlanningPatient Advocacy

Education: Ph.D., Medical Ethics, Johns Hopkins | M.D., Stanford University

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Jennifer Rodriguez, CFP®

Financial Planning Director

Certified Financial Planner | CPA

Jennifer specializes in wealth transfer and beneficiary planning with 18 years in financial services. She helps clients structure their estates to minimize taxes and maximize the legacy they leave behind. Her expertise in both financial planning and accounting provides comprehensive guidance for asset protection.

Specialties:

Asset ProtectionTax StrategyBeneficiary PlanningWealth Transfer

Education: MBA, Wharton School | B.S., Accounting, University of Texas

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Rev. David Thompson, M.Div.

Grief & Family Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor | Ordained Minister

David provides compassionate guidance for families navigating difficult conversations about mortality and legacy. With 12 years of pastoral counseling experience, he brings empathy and wisdom to the planning process. He specializes in helping families communicate about sensitive topics and prepare emotionally for life transitions.

Specialties:

Family CommunicationGrief SupportFuneral PlanningSpiritual Care

Education: M.Div., Duke Divinity School | M.A., Counseling Psychology

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Amanda Foster

Chief Technology Officer

Software Engineering | UX Design

Amanda leads our technology team in creating user-friendly, secure estate planning tools. With 10 years in fintech and healthcare technology, she ensures our platform is both powerful and accessible. Her focus on user experience makes complex legal processes simple and intuitive.

Specialties:

Platform SecurityUser ExperienceDigital Asset PlanningData Privacy

Education: M.S., Computer Science, MIT | B.S., Stanford University

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Marcus Washington

Customer Success Director

15+ Years in Client Services

Marcus ensures every family receives exceptional support throughout their planning journey. He built our customer success program from the ground up, training our support team to provide compassionate, knowledgeable assistance. His commitment to service excellence has earned us a 98% satisfaction rating.

Specialties:

Client RelationsTeam TrainingProcess ImprovementQuality Assurance

Education: MBA, Northwestern | B.A., Communications, Howard University

Our Core Values

Compassion First

We understand estate planning involves difficult emotions. Every interaction is guided by empathy and respect.

Excellence Always

We maintain the highest professional standards in every document, process, and customer interaction.

Accessibility Matters

Professional estate planning shouldn't be a luxury. We make it affordable and understandable for everyone.

Work With Our Expert Team

When you choose Life Legacy Planner, you're backed by professionals who genuinely care about your family's future.