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October 11, 2013 Posted In Asset Protection,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow
While trusts are commonly regarded in Colorado and elsewhere as estate planning tools, they can also be useful as a way for people to protect their assets while they are still living. An asset protection trust, also known as a spendthrift trust, places assets into a living trust under which the trustor is also the…
read moreSeptember 24, 2013 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Wills
by Justin Blow
Estate planning is often associated with retirement, but getting affairs in order earlier in life can ensure that an individual is prepared for life’s uncertainties. Regardless of how much a person is worth, they should begin the process of estate planning as soon as possible. Especially for those with young children, setting a financial plan…
read moreSeptember 13, 2013 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Estate Taxes,Medical Directives,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow
Planning for one’s death is never pleasant; however, as many Colorado residents may already know, it is often a fact of life. This is especially true when there are numerous assets that must be given away as part of one’s estate. An authority on the subject in a recent piece provided some guidance on which…
read moreSeptember 5, 2013 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
Beneficiary designations play a big role in determining the disposition of assets upon a Denver resident’s death. Typically, these beneficiaries are named in the paperwork of financial assets such as investment accounts, IRAs and insurance policies. If there is a conflict between who is named in a will and who is named as a beneficiary…
read moreAugust 28, 2013 Posted In Elder Law,Estate Planning
by Justin Blow
Navigating financial discussions with your aging parents doesn’t have to be daunting. At Colorado Estate Matters, we’re here to guide you through these sensitive conversations with compassion and expertise. Let’s make this journey smoother for you and your family. Call (303) 713-9147 to schedule a free consultation with a Denver elder law attorney and discover…
read moreAugust 23, 2013 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Medical Directives,Powers of Attorney,Wills
by Justin Blow
People in Colorado who are engaged in their estate planning might want to include provisions denoting how they want their estates handled if they become unable to make financial decisions themselves in their living wills. Because more and more Americans are living longer, it is more important than ever now for people to plan for…
read moreAugust 15, 2013 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Wills
by Justin Blow
Some Colorado residents may believe that writing a will is as simple as noting their wishes on a sheet of paper and signing their name, but wills are actually complex legal documents that require significant attention to detail. Once implemented, a will can guarantee that a testator’s children, debts, and possessions are taken care of…
read moreAugust 6, 2013 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow
If getting revenge on your kids is something you want to do then leave them an Estate Plan that is a mess. Have no will or trust or have several wills that conflict with each other. Tell one child they can have these items and then tell another child they can have some of the…
read moreJuly 26, 2013 Posted In Estate Planning,Firm News,Wills
by Justin Blow
Colorado residents may want to consider one woman’s disinheritance story the next time they review their estate plans. The woman admitted that she and her father had always had a contentious relationship. However, she said they had long since reconnected and moved past their issues when he passed away in 2009. Considering the positive state…
read moreJuly 19, 2013 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow
Colorado individuals who are contemplating an estate plan may consider using trusts as part of the plan. Living trusts provide a variety of benefits to the person making them, allowing them to determine who gets the person’s property upon his or her death. Knowing about living trusts can help individuals in Colorado establish them and…
read moreJuly 10, 2013 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow
Even though surveys say that the majority of Americans believe that estate planning is essential, the reality is that most people fail to plan. Unfortunately, this strategy leaves many estates up to chance. Dying intestate, or without a will, creates a tremendous amount of uncertainty. Instead of loved ones receiving the decedent’s money and heirlooms,…
read moreJuly 5, 2013 Posted In Estate Planning,Firm News,Wills
by Justin Blow
It becomes difficult to hear that Mom or Dad died but did not have time to do Estate Planning yet. Each time the loved one who has passed did not have to spend anything to put together a Will or Trust so they saved money. Now their spouse, kids or grand kids are paying the…
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