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October 1, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
An ethical will, sometimes called a legacy letter, is different from a traditional will. While a traditional will outlines how assets will be distributed, an ethical will is a deeply personal document that conveys values, life lessons, and heartfelt messages to loved ones. Though it is not legally binding, an ethical will can be a…
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 30, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Wills
Four Essential Documents to Prevent Estate Planning Errors When you are ready to put an official estate plan in place to protect yourself and your family in the future, there can be a lot to consider, even if you don not have a sizable estate or a large family. To help you get started on…
read moreAugust 28, 2016 Posted In Asset Protection,Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust & Will Contests,Wills
Six Hidden Costs of Administering a Will When it is time to settle an estate and administer a will, there may be some obvious costs like court filing fees and estate taxes that will need to be covered as you proceed. Those may not be the only costs, as there are common other, less obvious…
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 moreMarch 21, 2016 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Wills
Essential Checklist for Estate Executors The death of a loved one can be a great loss. For those who are named as executors of the estate however, the death can mean that it’s time to get to work carrying out the loved one’s final wishes and getting the estate settled. Because there can be a…
read moreNovember 15, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
A Denver estate planning attorney explains when wills and estate plans should be updated. It depends on the nature of your estate, as well as your life circumstances. We will delve into this answer more below. When to Update a Will & Estate Plan? In general, it’s recommended that people review and update their wills,…
read moreNovember 5, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Wills
The right estate plan can preserve your wishes for the future while protecting your loved ones’ interests and possibly even minimizing the need for probate. Of course, the “right” estate plan can vary from situation to situation, depending on the details of an estate (among other things). That being stated the following are among the…
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…
read moreAugust 19, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trusts,Wills
Estate planning and probate can be involved processes. For those who are just getting started with either of them, knowing some fundamental terms can be a good place to start, as it can begin to familiarize people with the key terms they will likely be hearing and needing to understand as they move forward. To…
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