by Jim Lyon | Mar 28, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
Many people are not aware of the various responsibilities of an executor until they have been assigned to serve that role. The role of an executor often involves juggling various time demands as well as learning what the process entails. For executors who are...
by Jim Lyon | Feb 23, 2018 | Blog: Estate Planning
Many people use living or revocable trusts as part of their estate plans. Trusts are powerful estate planning tools that can help people achieve a variety of goals including avoiding probate and protecting beneficiaries. A large number of trusts are signed and then...
by Jim Lyon | Feb 6, 2018 | blog, Blog: Estate Planning
The new estate tax law in the country doubles the exemptions that are available to a person after death, increasing the amount to $11 million per person. Additionally, married couples are able to leave a combined $22.4 million worth of property without an estate tax...
by Jim Lyon | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog: Estate Planning
Implementing an estate plan for people with interest in artistic works requires estate planning attorneys to consider various strategies to protect the value of an artist’s creations during life and after death. This advice holds no true no matter if a person is an...
by Jim Lyon | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog: Estate Planning
Estate planning methods offer significant benefits for all business owners. By establishing a strong estate plan, a person can safeguard not just a business, but employees and potential heirs, as well. This article will review some of the most important elements about...