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March 30, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts
If you have a child or loved one with special needs, setting up a special needs trust can be crucial to his or her future. A special needs trust can provide the financial stability to take care of a disabled or impaired family member after you pass away. Whether or not you need an attorney…
read moreMarch 25, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
The answer to this question is important to consider, as your choice of trustees can have significant impacts in the future. For instance, while a good trustee can ensure that assets are distributed according to your wishes (i.e., the terms of the trust), an unethical or untrustworthy trustee may compromise the interests of your beneficiaries.…
read moreMarch 25, 2022 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a lot of changes in court systems and estate planning around the country, largely due to the inability of individuals to make in-person visits to courthouses. Several states, including Colorado, created new legislation to keep legal processes flowing during the pandemic with virtual solutions. One estate-planning innovation in Colorado is…
read moreOctober 8, 2020 Posted In Trusts,Wills
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan in place because we do not understand the nuances between a will and trust – and dying without either. Below our expert Denver will attorneys…
read moreJune 12, 2018 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
In all the chaos of buying new clothes, constantly changing diapers and seemingly sleepless nights for months on end, you may not be thinking of establishing an estate plan. As a new parent the last thing on your radar is probably creating a will or planning your estate. But, if you don’t already have an…
read moreNovember 21, 2017 Posted In Estate Planning,Estate Taxes,Guardianships & Conservatorships,Powers of Attorney,Trusts
Remember when your baby was just an infant and you thought he/or she would break like dropped china or porcelain? And then you saw them run right into a glass door and bounce off like a rubber ball and bounce back for more. It was probably back then that you first gave some forethought into…
read moreAugust 9, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
How does estate planning work? Estate planning is essentially the process of detailing your future wishes for yourself, your estate and your family. By taking the time now to put an effective, valid estate plan in place, you can be assured that you and your loved ones will be financially protected regardless of what tomorrow…
read moreJuly 15, 2016 Posted In Estate Taxes,Trust Administration,Trusts
Trusts & Taxes: FAQs Taxation for trusts can be complicated, as there are special rules in place for filing and paying for trust-related taxes (as opposed to personal or business taxes). Understanding the obligations and requirements for the taxes related to trusts is important to properly managing and administering trusts and to avoiding future complications,…
read moreJuly 6, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts
Pets can be wonderful companions and may even be considered to be members of the family for some people. Although pets are technically considered to be ‘property’ in the realm of estate planning, there are a number of ways that you can protect and ensure future care of your pets in your estate plan. How…
read moreApril 30, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
How Colorado laws define small estates? Small estates, according to Colorado law, are estates that are not exclusive to real estate assets and that are valued at less than $64,000. Contact us to get details on what can be included in the $64,000 worth of assets. When estates qualify as being “small” in the eyes…
read moreFebruary 6, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts
The risks of doing online DIY trusts could make it difficult once you pass if it is not done by an experienced attorney. If you want it done right, it should be done right the first time by an experienced lawyer. The internet puts a world of information and opportunities for action at our fingertips.…
read moreSeptember 25, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
Estate planning is not just about figuring out what will happen to your assets after you pass. It is also about setting up protections for you and your loved ones. In fact, a comprehensive, effective estate plan can save a significant amount of stress, grief and money in the future. As you start to develop…
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