Colorado Estate Planning Blog: Wills, Trusts & Legal Guidance

Guardianships and Conservatorships: FAQs (Pt. 2)

January 15, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Guardianships & Conservatorships

Picking up from where Guardianships and Conservatorships: FAQs (Pt. 1) left off we will answer some more commonly asked questions about guardianships and conservatorships. More Answers about Guardianships and Conservatorships Q – Are there different types of guardianships and conservatorships? There are different types of guardianships and conservatorships that can be pursued. Check out these…

Your Trustee Duties: Here Is What You Need to Know (Pt. 3)

December 5, 2014 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts

Wrapping up our three-part blog series, Your Trustee Duties: Here’s What You Need to Know, below, we will point out some additional administrative obligations that comprise trustee duties. Your Trustee Duties: More Administrative Obligations Are you ready for some professional help with your trustee duties? If so, contact the Denver trust and estate planning lawyer…

Your Trustee Duties: Here Is What You Need to Know (Pt. 1)

November 25, 2014 Posted In Breach of Fiduciary Duty,Trust Administration,Trust Disputes,Trusts

Being a trustee is a big responsibility that comes with both ethical and administrative obligations. Although you do not have to have an attorney inform you of these obligations or help you comply with them. If you try to administer a trust on your own (especially when you may have some other significant obligations in…

FAQs about Drafting Wills (Pt. 2)

November 15, 2014 Posted In Wills

Continuing from where FAQs about Drafting Wills (Pt. 1) left off, here are some more insightful responses to questions about drafting wills in Colorado. Q – How can drafting wills now help my family in future? Drafting wills that meet people’s needs and final wishes can be a complicated process. Here are some important info…

Setting up a Living Trust: Six Facts to Know (Pt. 3)

October 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Estate Taxes,Trust Administration,Trusts

Concluding our blog series Setting up a Living Trust: 6 Facts to Know, below we will point out some final important facts to be aware of if you are considering setting up a living trust. Setting Up a Living Trust: Some Final Facts to Consider… Fact 5 – While there are a number of advantages…

Setting up a Living Trust: Six Facts to Know (Pt. 1)

October 15, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts

When it comes time to plan for your family’s future, setting up a living trust can be an effective way to manage your assets while detailing the terms of how these assets will provide for your family after you pass away. In fact, living trusts can open up a large number of options for people…

Top Seven Reasons to Create a Will (Pt. 2)

October 5, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills

Picking up from where Top 7 Reasons to Create a Will (Pt. 1) left off, below we will continue pointing out some of the most important reasons that you should develop a will if you do not already have one in place. More Reasons Why You Need to Create a Will… While a will allows…

Grounds for Contesting a Will (Pt. 2)

August 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust & Will Contests,Wills

Picking up from where Grounds for Contesting a Will (Pt. 1) left off, below, we continue our discussion regarding how people can legally challenge a will in order to try to get part or all of it rendered void. In addition to problems with how a will was executed and undue influence, another ground for…

Eight Different Types of Trusts: An Overview (Pt. 3)

August 15, 2014 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts

Here is the conclusion to our three-part blog 8 Different Types of Trusts: An Overview. Additional Types of Trusts that Can Benefit You & Your Family When you are ready to talk about estate planning, our Denver trusts lawyers can help you determine which types of trusts may be the best choices for you and…

Eight Different Types of Trusts: An Overview (Pt. 1)

August 5, 2014 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts

When planning for the future, people can develop various types of trusts, depending on their wishes and needs. Here is a look at some of the more common types of trusts. When it comes to developing a trust, people will have a number of different options from which to choose, and the best choice (or…

FAQs about Executors and Wills (Pt. 2)

July 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Wills

Below are some more answers to frequently asked questions about the role of executors when it comes to the administration of wills. Whether you have been named as an executor or you need help drafting a will, you can count on the Denver wills attorneys at Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd. Q: Who can be the…

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Developing a Power of Attorney (Pt. 3)

July 15, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney

Here is the conclusion to our three-part blog 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Developing a Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney Mistake 5 – Not Creating Any Power of Attorney When you are ready to develop a power of attorney that meets your needs and wishes, contact the Denver estate planning attorneys at Colorado Estate…