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June 15, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
Wills can be very powerful estate planning documents that can set terms for powers of attorney, asset distribution and even the care for orphaned minor children. There are some things that wills are NOT able to do. Understanding the limitations of wills can be crucial to knowing when you may need to take further estate…
read moreJune 5, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
Having a will in place can protect you and your family in the event of a catastrophic injury, incapacitation or even death. However, if you end up passing away without having a legal will in place: Your estate will be passed on to your relatives via Colorado intestate laws. The nature of your estate, as…
read moreMay 15, 2015 Posted In Wills
After creating a will, one of the next important decisions you will make is where to store that will. The reason this is so important is that, if your personal representative or beneficiaries cannot locate the original copy of your will in the future, it can create significant (and unnecessary) challenges for them, costing them…
read moreMarch 25, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Medical Directives,Powers of Attorney,Wills
While every adult in the U.S. is entitled to refuse or consent to medical care, knowing what a specific adult individual would prefer for health care can be difficult in the event that adult becomes incapacitated. Do you know what advance medical directives are and how they can be important? If you are unsure or…
read moreMarch 15, 2015 Posted In Wills
Resuming Colorado Wills: Seven Facts You Should Know (Pt. 1), here we will continue highlighting some essential information to know about wills in Colorado. More Important Info about Colorado Wills Fact 3 – Colorado wills can and sometimes should be revised. Do you know when Colorado wills should be revised? Or how divorce can impact…
read moreFebruary 15, 2015 Posted In Firm News,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Wills
Picking up from What to Do after Someone Dies: 10 Steps to Take after a Death (Pt. 1), we will identify the next steps people should take after the most immediate things, such as funeral arrangements, have been completed. What to Do after Someone Dies: The Next Steps to Take Are In the weeks following…
read moreFebruary 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…
read moreJanuary 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…
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 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 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…
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