Niwot, Colorado Law Blog
Planning for the future may avoid estate problems
There are many reasons why you may want to make sure you have a plan in place to pass your assets to those you love. Estate planning can be important for many families, especially when people think about aging, plan for children or make changes in their lives. You may...
Couples Over 50 Getting Divorced More Often
Colorado, like the rest of the country, is experiencing a surge in the rate of divorce in couples over the age of 50. Even though the overall divorce rate in the country is steady to decreasing, it is on the rise for older couples. This term is known as a "gray...
Planning for an easier probate transition
When people in Colorado plan for the future, they generally want to relieve the burden that may fall on their loved ones after they pass away. By creating trusts, making a will or designating powers of attorney, people can help to ease the difficulties of their loved...
Many don’t spare loved ones from stressful end-of-life decisions
Estate planning often focuses on handling your estate after you pass on, but alleviating the strain on your family could begin years before they consult the will. Only one-third of all Americans have health directives in place, which means decisions on end-of-life...
Cryptocurrencies can pose significant challenges in divorce proceedings
Divorce can be difficult and when cryptocurrency gets thrown into the mix, it can complicate the process even more. Separated couples who have invested in these types of currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, can pose a new set of challenges in the...
How does probate work in Colorado?
Most people don’t know what probate is until one of their loved ones passes away, and it’s time to execute their will. Those who are unfamiliar with estate planning may be confused or even intimidated by the probate process. They want to make sure all loose ends are...
Children’s best interest guide Colorado parenting time
In Colorado, all court decisions on child custody arrangements must focus on one issue to the exclusion of essentially everything else. The best interest of the child guides these decisions. Even if there were rational arguments against or for following this rule,...
Even if you can’t touch an asset, you can still split it
You’re getting ready for a divorce, and soon the state could divide the property shared by you and your partner. But assets go beyond physical goods these days. With such a large portion of your life online, it can be hard to know what counts. Colorado looks to divide...
3 reasons why you should have an estate plan
Creating an estate plan likely is not at the top of your list of things to do. There are many young adults who believe they have plenty of time to start their estate plan. Additionally, some people think that they do not have enough wealth to distribute leaving little...
Tips for talking to your children about divorce
If going through a divorce is challenging for you, imagine how your children probably feel. When parents make the decision to separate, it marks a major change for their children. Everything that they have grown accustom to is going to be different and it may be...
