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…
read moreNovember 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…
read moreOctober 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…
read moreOctober 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…
read moreOctober 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…
read moreAugust 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…
read moreAugust 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…
read moreAugust 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…
read moreJuly 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…
read moreJuly 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…
read moreJuly 5, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney are essential components of any comprehensive estate plan, as they provide specific plans for what should be done in the event that person becomes incapacitated in the future. While powers of attorney can be tailored to a person’s specific needs and wishes, they can range from being very limited in their powers…
read moreApril 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Wills
Colorado individuals may exercise more control over their assets and other arrangements when they take a proactive step by establishing an estate plan. This often consists of several documents that work together to provide greater control over the person’s estate, finances and health. Estate planning commonly starts with a last will and testament. This document…
read moreContant Us Form