Estate Planning

If you are raising a child with a disability, whether physical or intellectual, it is important to think about how that child will be cared for when you are no longer there to do so. Parents and guardians of children with special needs, more than any other parent or...

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...

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...

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...

Many people in Colorado craft a will to include personal possessions or money that can be left behind for family and friends when they die. This isn't a requirement, but it does tend to make the process of dividing your belongings a bit easier. Keep in mind a few...

When you're gone, how will you communicate your values and life story to your loved ones in Colorado? An increasing number of people are choosing to leave behind an ethical will. Unlike a traditional will, which is focused on dividing up your assets, an ethical will...

Many individuals do a great job of preparing their wills and including all physical assets. In many instances, however, they forget their digital assets. It is important for your loved ones to have control of this digital information, which is why you should organize...

For many people in Colorado, estate planning can seem confusing and overwhelming. If they've never written an estate plan, they have no idea where to start. Common questions might be "Do I need an attorney?" "What should I include in my will?" "What happens if I don't...