John Amos was more than “America’s favorite TV dad.” In this episode of Life’s Third Act, Joe and Sherry explore his early life, football dreams, breakthrough roles, and the family dynamics that shaped both his career and the foundation for his estate planning story. From his years on Good Times and Roots to his values around family, work, and fairness, this first half of the discussion shows how life experiences can quietly shape the legal and financial choices people face later on.

Viewers will learn how stable families can still experience conflict without clear estate documents, why career patterns and personal values influence how assets are passed down, and how early planning could have helped prevent disputes.

Tune in next week for Part 2, which continues the story with questions about capacity, caregiving, and the legal steps that can help protect families from future conflict.