Keith Lyman

Keith R. Lyman Esq. believes that good estate planning should bring clarity, not confusion. With more than four decades of legal experience, he helps individuals and families navigate estate planning, probate, and wealth transfer with confidence and peace of mind. Keith is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Kansas, and Indiana, and actively serves clients from his practice in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. A trusted voice in personal finance and legal education, Keith authored "Teach Yourself Estate Planning in 24 Hours" (Pearson Education/Macmillan) and "Strategy of Long-Term Care: How Middle and Upper Middle Class America Qualifies for Medicaid." He also served as the technical editor for Macmillan's "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates" and the "Personal Financial Planning Guide." Keith's philosophy blends deep statutory expertise with a warm, accessible approach, demystifying living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. He remains convinced that true estate planning is ultimately an act of care—providing direction, preserving dignity, and making life easier for those left behind.