In life, you cannot always guarantee health and wellness for yourself. Most people do not like to think about a world where they may be unable to make decisions for themselves. Once you have an estate plan, you can relax and let those thoughts go to the back of your...
Month: September 2019
Divide valuables during a divorce
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse could acquire valuable assets, such as art and antiques. You have to divide these collections during the divorce proceedings. Dividing valuables can be a complicated process. The Colorado Legislature says that you...
The basics of divorce in Colorado
State laws dictate how to legally end your marriage, including methods and requirements. In Colorado, several factors affect your ability to terminate your marriage in the state and exactly what method you can use. What are the requirements? To use a Colorado court to...
What are signs of undue influence?
Creating and managing an estate plan is an important part of life. Of course, the more a person's estate is worth, the harder this management will often get. In addition, estates of higher worth will often get people trying to gain favor they may not deserve. They...
What are limits on medical power of attorney?
Asking someone to be your medical power of attorney may be one of the most crucial decisions you can make. In the event you become incapacitated, you need somebody you can trust to make your health care decisions for you. If you have concerns that your medical power...
How should drivers behave around pedestrians?
If injured in a car versus pedestrian accident, you may be able to file a liability claim. Accidents can leave you with high medical bills, mental trauma, loss of wages and long-term disabilities. Following an accident, you may want to know what went wrong. How should...
How should you choose your executor?
Finding someone who will properly take care of your last wishes in your will, as well as pay off your debts or other fees, is important. One way to make sure that your executor is ready for these tasks is to look for certain personality traits and habits. Responsible...
What to do about your marital home in a divorce
The division of marital assets can be a high-stress event in your divorce. Answering the question of what to do with the home you and your spouse shared is likely to be a major focal point throughout the process. While you may feel motivated to advocate for your own...
How to prevent your family from contesting your will
Your estate plan protects your assets and may help secure your family's future. However, if your family spends time disputing the will, it may remain in the system for an extended period. Additionally, your assets may end up in the wrong hands. You have specific plans...
Does the law require probate?
Probate is the process of validating your will after you die or handling your estate if you do not have a will. However, not every situation requires your estate to go through probate. Going through probate can be costly and does take time, so avoiding does come with...