by Jim Lyon | Aug 2, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
When we look toward the future, nearly everyone has some type of wish for what will happen after their death. Fortunately, an estate planning document helps to make a person’s wishes clear by stating in writing his or her plans for the future. Estate planning is...
by Jim Lyon | Jul 26, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Appointing a person to handle money from a life insurance policy often only involves one decision, but this selection is one of the most difficult choices that many people must make. It is common for individuals to make errors, however, when making estate plans, which...
by Jim Lyon | Jul 13, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Heading on a vacation of any length often requires significant planning. Frequently, individuals arrange things like who will water the plants, who will retrieve the mail, and who will feed the pets. While many people might not think about it, it is a wise idea for...
by Jim Lyon | Jun 19, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Most people who file for bankruptcy automatically think of their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and 401(k) accounts as the most common type of assets that are exempt from being lost in bankruptcy and kept safe from creditors. As a result, many people believe that...
by Jim Lyon | Jun 12, 2018 | blog, Blog: Bankruptcy, Blog: Estate Planning
More than many other estate planning tools, trusts are capable of protecting a family’s assets for future generation. However, if either the person creating the trust or the beneficiary has debt, the trust will likely not be able to protect the assets from creditors....