A Plan That Survives You

What happens to the ones you protect — when you’re not here to protect them?

I’m Bethany. I help families — especially those caring for someone who depends on them — build the kind of plan that keeps doing its job long after you can’t.

The Recognition

If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re already further ahead than most.

“What happens to my child with special needs if I’m gone?”
“Will my other children be forced to become full-time caregivers?”
“Is the policy I have through work actually enough?”
“I keep meaning to look into this — but it feels overwhelming.”
“I don’t want my family to be guessing in the worst moment of their lives.”
“I’m caring for my parents AND my kids — who’s planning for me?”

You don’t need to have it figured out. You just need to start the conversation with someone who does.

The Difference

Most life insurance gets sold. The right life insurance gets designed.

Here’s what most agents won’t tell you: the policy that’s right for a 32-year-old with a healthy family is not the same policy that’s right for a parent whose child will need lifelong care. It’s not the same policy for someone supporting aging parents. It’s not the same policy for a single mom rebuilding after divorce.

Life insurance isn’t a product you buy. It’s a plan you build. And the people you love deserve a plan that was actually built for them — not pulled off a shelf.

Bethany Mack
Why Bethany

I do this work because I’ve lived on both sides of it.

I’ve sat across the kitchen table from families who got the plan right — and I’ve sat with families who didn’t. The difference between those two rooms is something I carry with me every time I open a new client file.

I focus on families like yours because we deserve someone who actually understands the question behind the question — not someone reading off a script. My job isn’t to sell you a policy. It’s to make sure that, twenty years from now, the people you love don’t have to wonder what you would have wanted.

Bethany’s full story is shared on the About page.

  • Independent agent — multiple carriers
  • Special needs & caregiver focus
  • Licensed in multiple states
  • Annual policy review — every year
How It Works

Three conversations. No pressure. Total clarity.

01
20 minutes

The Clarity Call

We talk. I listen. You tell me about your family, what you’re worried about, and what you’ve already got in place. No quotes, no pitches.

02
Custom built

The Custom Plan

I come back with a plan built specifically for your situation. I’ll show you exactly what it does, what it costs, and why I chose what I chose.

03
2–4 weeks

Protection in Place

Once you say yes, I handle the paperwork. Most policies are fully active within weeks. Then I check in yearly — for the life of your policy.

Honest Answers

The questions caregiver families actually ask.

It absolutely can — if it isn’t structured correctly. A payout that goes directly to a child with special needs can wipe out SSI and Medicaid eligibility overnight. The solution is to design the policy so the benefit funds a properly drafted Special Needs Trust, not the child directly. That’s where most agents miss the mark, and it’s the heart of how I work.

Want to talk through your specific situation? →

Usually no. Work coverage is typically 1–2x salary and disappears the moment you leave the job. For a family with long-term care needs, that’s not coverage — that’s a placeholder. The right move is to build a private policy that follows you, that’s sized to actually fund what your family will need, and to treat the work policy as a bonus.

Want me to look at what you already have? →

Term life is rented coverage — cheaper, lasts for a set number of years (10, 20, 30). Whole life is owned coverage — more expensive, lasts your entire life, and builds cash value. Most young families need a foundation of term. Families with lifelong care needs almost always need some permanent coverage in the mix. The right blend depends on your situation, not on what the agent makes the most commission on.

Almost certainly yes. As an independent agent, I represent multiple carriers — and different carriers underwrite different conditions very differently. The same person can be quoted three wildly different rates by three different companies. My job is to know which company is friendliest to your specific situation before we ever submit an application.

For most healthy parents in their 30s and 40s, a meaningful policy is far less than people expect — often $30–$80 a month for substantial term coverage. Permanent policies for special-needs planning are higher, because they’re built to last decades and grow with the trust. The Clarity Call is always free, and you’ll know your numbers before any decision.

Start with the free call — no pressure, no pitch. →

Book Your Call

Pick a time. I’ll meet you there.

30 minutes on the calendar — no quotes, no pitch. Just a real conversation.

Bring It Home

The best parents I know all have one thing in common.

They don’t wait for the perfect time. They don’t wait until they have all the answers. They make the call, get the plan, and sleep better that night knowing the people they love are protected — no matter what tomorrow looks like.

If you’ve read this far, you already know what kind of parent you are. Let’s build the plan.

Schedule My Free Clarity Call

Or send me a question first — I read every message myself.