Phil and Carol Mattox are both natives of Georgia and attended rival high schools outside Atlanta. They met on a blind date arranged by common friends. Fast forward 54 years later, they now have two children and six grandchildren.
And they needed an estate plan.
After high school, Phil knew he would be drafted and chose instead to enlist. He attended the University of North Georgia, a military college, where he majored in physical education. He later earned a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Virginia State University, where he was overseeing their ROTC program.
Though he didn’t initially have any interest in the military, his career spanned 31-years of service, achieving the rank of Brigadier General for the US Army. His career spanned numerous commands and two stints at the Leavenworth War College. Upon retirement from the US Army, Phil worked as a military contractor.
Carol worked outside the home as time allowed and served as a mother and the wife of a military officer.
After they heard about the Kansas Methodist Foundation’s program with Stewardship Counseling, LLC, they were connected with John Griffin, Jr., Esq. From there, a plan to care for their family was outlined and drafted.
Their son Christopher has special needs, so leaving him outright cash is not an option. Not only would that cash have to be spent down before his benefits would be reinstated, but he also needs help managing that money. Hence, a special needs trust was created so that his inheritance will stay in tact for his support, but will not impact his disability benefits.
Phil and Carol are active in the Manhattan community and are avid sports fans. They have season tickets to several Kansas State University programs, and Phil serves as the Vice President of the K-STATE Catbackers. Phil serves the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, and he and Carol are both active members of Manhattan First United Methodist Church.
In his free time, Phil enjoys golf while Carol enjoys reading and playing games.
