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Three Reasons to Be Weary of Online DIY Trusts

February 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.…

Four Estate Planning Basics: What Everyone Should Know When Developing an Estate Plan

September 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…

Pros & Cons of Living Trusts: What You Should Know?

August 27, 2015 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts

Living trusts can be powerful estate planning tools that can offer a lot of benefits to trustmakers (or grantors), as well as their beneficiaries. However, living trusts are not for everyone. There may be some drawbacks to developing them in some cases. Below, we will explore the pros and cons of living trusts more closely.…

Living Trust FAQs

July 10, 2015 Posted In Trusts

Living trusts can be an important part of some estate plans, especially for people who have special needs children who want to help their families avoid probate and/or who have other special circumstances/wishes. To elucidate the benefits of living trusts and when people should consider setting them up, below, we’ll answer some of the most…

Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: Here’s What You Should Know (Pt. 3)

February 5, 2015 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills

Concluding our blog series Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: Here’s What You Should Know, below we will take a closer look at what estate planning documents you may want to put in place now if you do not already have them. Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: What You May Need in…

Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: Here’s What You Should Know (Pt. 1)

January 25, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills

While estate planning for you and your family is always important, it can be especially critical if you have children and/or if you have a child with special needs. Depending on your child’s needs, as well as your wishes for the future, there can be a few different estate planning options to protect a child…

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…

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…

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…