Estate Planning

Special needs trusts in Colorado help protect the financial future of individuals with disabilities. Establishing a special needs trust provides a way to manage assets without jeopardizing benefits. Moreover, these trusts ensure funds are used for the beneficiary’s...

Probate is the legal process through which the estate of a deceased person gets administered and distributed according to their will. It involves making sure the deceased person's will is valid, identifying assets and inventorying them, settling their debts, paying...

If you are navigating probate in Colorado, understanding unsecured debts is important. These debts can affect the distribution of an estate. Unsecured debts are obligations that do not have collateral backing them. Common examples include credit card debt, medical...

Probate is the process of finalizing the estate of someone who died. It helps ensure matters follow the law and heirs receive their proper inheritance. The Colorado Bar Association notes that state law requires all estates with assets valued over $74,000 to go through...

A comprehensive estate plan addresses more than just your wishes after your death. When you draft your estate plan, consider what will happen if you become incapacitated and unable to make medical decisions for yourself. A medical power of attorney designation...

Planning an estate is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of managing personal finances and assets. It can safeguard the future of your family and ensure that they respect your wishes after your departure. However, first-time estate planners often commit errors that...

Naming an executor is an important aspect of estate planning, as this person handles the terms of a will. While an honor, there are many reasons why someone might want to avoid the responsibility. Often, an executor is a family member or loved one. Such people may be...

You want to protect your friends and families even after your death, but estate planning can be very confusing. Knowing what to include and what not to is key to making your estate plan bulletproof. Here is what you need to know about what you need to include in your...

The distribution of a loved one's estate is a sensitive matter. It is the duty of the living to see the deceased's will carried out, though you may feel compelled to challenge the will if something is clearly amiss. If you have reason to believe that the will-writing...

Probate is a process in which the court distributes your assets to the beneficiaries listed in your estate plans. It is often long, expensive and difficult for your loved ones. Thankfully, there are things you can do to avoid probate. Transfer-on-death In Colorado,...