Angie Whiddon Murtadi

The most important reason I do what I do is deeply personal. My journey as an estate planning attorney was motivated by a life-altering event in my own life when my younger sister was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Nine months after that diagnosis, at the age of 35, she was gone, leaving behind a young son and a devastated family. I found myself suddenly in the role of guardian for my nephew, navigating the legal complexities and emotional challenges of ensuring his future was secure while at the same time grieving our loss.

It made me realize just how vital proper estate planning is — not only for financial security but for peace of mind in ensuring loved ones are cared for when life takes unexpected turns.

It also taught me that estate planning is not just about documents or assets; it’s about giving families peace of mind and clarity during some of the most difficult moments in life.

By dedicating my practice to helping others create plans that safeguard their families and preserve their legacies, it is my hope that it will allow them to focus on what truly matters in those circumstances — taking care of each other.

Like many things in life, I would definitely do things differently if given the opportunity, but unfortunately, that isn’t how life works. When you know better, you do better. So my goal is to put that experience to work helping others avoid the obstacles my family faced due to the inability to achieve proper planning in the most dire of circumstances.