Life Insurance and Estate Planning with Denise Bentley
Protect Your Nest
Episode 4: Estate planning attorney Brandon Lawrence sits down with insurance expert Denise Bentley to explore how life insurance integrates with comprehensive estate planning. They discuss different types of policies, common misconceptions, and why having proper coverage is essential for protecting your family's financial future when you're gone. Chapters 00:34 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:29 Types of Life Insurance Policies 04:40 Affordability and Policy Selection 05:39 Term vs. Whole Life Insurance ...
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Estate Planning Interview with Steve Murhpy
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Episode 3: Attorney Brandon Lawrence opens the episode of Protect Your Nest by welcoming Steve Murphy, Vice President and General Manager of WLOU and WLLV Radio, to talk about estate planning. Brandon and Steve discuss how "estate planning" is often viewed as a scary or misunderstood term. People to mistakenly believe it’s only for the wealthy. It’s really a practical tool and a positive mindset used to protect assets, providing one’s family the same quality of life after you are gone. They talk about when you should begin estate planning and important considerations. An...
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Why Should You Have an Estate Plan?
Protect Your Nest
Episode 2: In this episode, Louisville estate planning attorney Brandon Lawrence addresses the question, “Why should you have an estate plan?” He’ll highlight several key factors to be considered. Brandon also emphasizes it can be a simple process when you work with an experienced attorney. Chapters 00:56 Keep the Court out of Your Business 02:06 Minimize or Avoid Unnecessary Delays 02:41 Make Sure Your Wishes Are Carried Out 05:31 Minimize Family Drama and Arguments ...
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Meet Attorney Brandon J. Lawerence
Protect Your Nest
Episode 1: Welcome to the debut of the Protect Your Nest Podcast, featuring Louisville attorney Brandon J. Lawrence! Brandon brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new platform. He’ll tackle the crucial, though often put-off, topics of estate planning, Wills, trusts, and probate. Brandon understands how important these issues are to people. His goal is to educate and guide families, so their legacy lives on. With the right plan, they can be assured their families will be secure after they are gone. Many people find planning complicated, but really, you...
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Brandon Lawrence Announces His New Podcast
Protect Your Nest
Get ready! The Protect Your Nest Podcast with me, attorney Brandon Lawrence, is launching November 5th! If you’ve ever wondered how to make smart decisions about Wills, trusts, healthcare directives, or probate — this is your go-to source. Each episode, my guest and I will break down the legal talk into real conversations that help you understand your options and protect your family. It’s practical, relatable, and focused on giving you the confidence to plan ahead. Catch new episodes on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Facebook, or on my website, . The Protect Your...
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The Protect Your Next Podcast with Brandon Lawrence
Protect Your Nest
Louisville attorney Brandon Lawrence launches his new podcast, Protect Your Nest on 11/05/25. Brandon will focus on topics related to estate planning, Wills, trusts, probate and related issues. You'll be able to follow the podcast on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, LinkedIn and on Brandon's website: . Get ready for the Protect Your Nest Podcast. As Brandon always says, "Let's Talk It Over."
info_outlineEpisode 4: Estate planning attorney Brandon Lawrence sits down with insurance expert Denise Bentley to explore how life insurance integrates with comprehensive estate planning. They discuss different types of policies, common misconceptions, and why having proper coverage is essential for protecting your family's financial future when you're gone.
Chapters
00:34 Welcome and Guest Introduction
02:29 Types of Life Insurance Policies
04:40 Affordability and Policy Selection
05:39 Term vs. Whole Life Insurance
12:10 Insurance Underwriting and Contestability
19:30 Reviewing and Updating Beneficiaries
23:23 Insurable Interest Requirements
27:55 Conclusion
Brandon Lawrence:
And that's why we want everybody out here listening to share this episode in particular because this is some great information that Ms. Bentley has provided to us, and it's something that everybody can use. It's going to be beneficial to a lot of people. And I think it's great that you should share this information and keep on. That's why you keep watching and watching for future episodes. Thank you, Ms. Bentley for coming out.
Denise Bentley:
Thank you for the invite. I didn't think I'd make it with this snowy day. I appreciate it, and I appreciate you doing this because people need to hear what you're saying and people need to get with you as an estate planner. And I'll say it again, whether it's me or another agent, sit down and have that conversation. And you made a good point. Bring your family to the table because often there's siblings that have different points of views or how they think things should go, but ultimately make sure that you have some type of safety net in the event of your transitioning.
Brandon Lawrence:
Well, most definitely. And thank you for coming, again. This has been another episode of Protect Your Nest with me, attorney Brandon Lawrence, the Lawyer for the City. Until next time, let's talk it over.
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This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Brandon’s principal office is located at 101 N. 7th Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202. Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson.