An important part of a Colorado estate plan is a power of attorney. This legal document can be used to grant the authority to make financial decisions to another person if you are unavailable or unable to make financial decisions for yourself. For example, you might...
When people die in Colorado, their estates might have to go through the probate process unless steps are taken to avoid it. The probate process can be long and expensive, and there are several factors that can make it drag out even longer. Factors that can lengthen...
In Colorado child custody cases, the primary factor is the best interests of the child. That includes being in a safe and nurturing environment. If there are allegations of domestic violence, this will be a key part of the court's decision. It is imperative to...
Ideally, you'll start crafting your estate plan the day once you reach majority. Doing so can make it easier to exercise greater control over a Colorado home, art collection or other assets that you might own. However, it's important to review your plan regularly to...
Colorado citizens who are thinking of going to the estate planning process have likely done a little research. One of the most common things that you'll stumble across is a living will. It's important to understand what a living will is and its various pros and cons...
Colorado spouses who are thinking that a divorce may be in their future likely have a lot of questions about what to do. You may know that you want to get a divorce, but you don't understand how to initiate the process or what's involved in it. This can be...
When you and your ex decide that it's time to make your separation official, you'll likely have a lot of questions about the divorce process in Colorado. One of the most common is how your retirement account will be split during the divorce proceedings. The type of...
An irrevocable trust may be an effective way to protect your Colorado home, a vehicle or money inside of a bank account from being seized by creditors. Furthermore, assets that are kept in an irrevocable living trust are shielded from being taken away in a divorce....
A judge may appoint someone to handle your finances and medical decisions if you become incapacitated without an incapacitation plan. In Colorado, even if your bank accounts are under joint ownership, there are some restrictions on what the other owner can do while...
If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to dissolve your marriage, you may be experiencing a litany of emotions. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you and your former spouse probably have different divorce lawyers who are...