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Reasons Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan This Year

by Jim Lyon | Nov 19, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning

Estate plans are intended to evolve as major events occur like births, deaths, and divorce. You should not think of the terms of your estate plan as written in stone. Instead, you should plan to review and revise your estate plan every few years. You should also make...

Deciding Whether to Update Your Estate Plan

by Jim Lyon | Oct 8, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning

If your life changes for reasons like death, divorce, marriage, or birth, you should make sure to update your estate plan. Unfortunately, while many people appreciate the importance of updating their estate plans, a large number of people fail to do so. While it is...

Not Keeping Estate Plans Current Can Destroy Your Planning Goals

by Jim Lyon | Sep 24, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning

Nearly half of Americans who are over the age of 55 do not have a will. Only 18% of people in this age range have the recommended legacy planning elements, which include advanced health care directives and powers of attorney. While it remains uncertain how many people...

Making Critical Estate Planning Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

by Jim Lyon | Apr 30, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning

One of the many indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many people have begun to review their estate plan and assess whether things are in place for the unfortunate day when they become incapacitated or pass away. If you are one of the many people who has...

Four Tips for Fireproofing Your Estate Plan

by Jim Lyon | Jan 8, 2021 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning

As we begin the new year, it is a good idea to review the terms of your estate plan. As you glance over these documents, which likely include things like powers of attorney, trusts, wills, and advance healthcare directives, it is important to ask whether your estate...
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