by Jim Lyon | Jun 7, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
One of the many obstacles to helping a family member perform estate planning is that it is often difficult to accept that a loved needs extra care to survive. It is also a challenge to find a good nursing home for a loved one, particularly when statistics suggest that...
by Jim Lyon | May 23, 2018 | blog
Estate plans are designed to ensure a smooth transition of a person’s assets to his or her beneficiaries while also reducing the associated taxes. Many estate planners are concerned with the transfer of real property, but overlook some tangible assets like firearms....
by Jim Lyon | May 14, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Most people who have pets understand that a significant bond is created between the animal and its owner. Many people, however, fail to consider what to do if something happens to their animal after they die. Statistics suggest that over 500,000 animals each year are...
by Jim Lyon | May 2, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
There are many reasons why people are disinherited from obtaining another person’s assets through an estate plan. No matter the reason why a person wants to disinherit an individual, however, it is important to understand that disinheritance clauses are the most...
by Jim Lyon | Apr 11, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
People who are denied Medicaid or have their benefits terminated are frequently left confused and uncertain about how to proceed. Fortunately, there are some measures that a person in this situation can take to preserve his or her rights. This article will review some...