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February 24, 2026 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow
Estate planning is not just a set of documents. It is a legal strategy built under Colorado law to protect your family, your assets, and your wishes. Working with a Colorado Estate Planning Attorney helps ensure your plan complies with Colorado requirements and functions when it matters. Colorado’s probate rules, intestacy laws, and trust statutes…
read moreFebruary 24, 2026 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow
Learning that a loved one’s will contains unexpected changes raises difficult questions. Families in Lakewood and throughout Jefferson County sometimes wonder whether they have grounds to contest a will in Colorado, or whether their concerns reflect grief rather than legal issues. The distinction matters because Colorado courts recognize specific legal reasons for challenging a will,…
read moreFebruary 10, 2026 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow
When family members believe that a caregiver, new partner, or another relative pressured or manipulated someone into changing their will, the law in Colorado calls this “undue influence.” The issue isn’t just whether that person had influence—because influence by itself isn’t illegal. The real question is whether they pressured the person so much that it…
read moreFebruary 1, 2026 Posted In Trusts
by Justin Blow
Trust litigation is the statutory process used to interpret valid instructions, enforce fiduciary standards, and resolve ambiguity in estate planning documents. Colorado law governs these proceedings, specifically under the Colorado Uniform Trust Code (CUTC). While trusts are designed to bypass probate, they do not bypass the law. When a trustee fails to distribute assets, acts…
read moreJanuary 12, 2026 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow
When you read a loved one’s final will and the words on the page feel like they belong to a stranger, you likely feel suspicious. In Colorado, if the person who made the will (the testator) lacked the required mental ability, or testamentary capacity, at the moment they signed it, the document is not valid. …
read moreJanuary 5, 2026 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow
When a loved one passes, their Last Will and Testament is supposed to be a final expression of their wishes. But what happens when that document does not seem right? In Colorado, a will is presumed to be valid, and challenging it is a significant undertaking. Simply being left out or feeling the distribution is…
read moreDecember 9, 2025 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow
Choosing between a will and a trust in Colorado may feel confusing, especially when both documents seem to accomplish similar goals. Many Lakewood families find themselves unsure which option fits their situation or whether they need both. The right answer depends on your assets, family structure, and priorities. Understanding how each document works in Colorado…
read moreDecember 9, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
Avoiding probate in Colorado ranks among the top priorities for families planning their estates. Many Lakewood residents want their loved ones to receive inheritances without having to navigate the court system in Golden during an already difficult time. The good news is that Colorado law provides several straightforward tools for keeping assets out of probate.…
read moreNovember 17, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
Losing a parent brings a flood of emotions, and figuring out what to do when someone dies in Colorado often feels impossible during those first difficult days. Many Lakewood families find themselves suddenly facing unfamiliar legal territory while still processing grief. Colorado’s probate process follows a logical sequence. Understanding the first five steps gives you…
read moreNovember 15, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
Understanding your personal representative duties in Colorado becomes essential the moment a court appoints you to manage a loved one’s estate. Many Lakewood residents find themselves suddenly responsible for complex legal obligations they never anticipated handling. The role carries significant responsibility, but breaking it into manageable steps makes the process less overwhelming. Knowing what Colorado…
read moreOctober 29, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow
Denver’s housing market has been hit with a dramatic increase in homes for sale this spring. This sudden influx of supply far exceeds the demand for single-family dwellings, both in Denver proper and its surrounding suburbs. As a home seller, seeing an increase in the number of homes for sale can be worrisome; as a…
read moreOctober 8, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning,Estate Taxes,Firm News
by Justin Blow
As we enter 2025, several key updates have been made to federal estate and gift tax limits, presenting valuable opportunities for individuals and families to optimize their estate planning strategies. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant updates: Estate and gift tax exemptions for individuals are set at $13.99 million. Estate and gift tax exemptions…
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