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,…
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…
Some Colorado residents may have common misconceptions about what an estate is in legal terms and whether estate planning is necessary. Most people have estates, whether they know it or not: Even a child who inherited his or her grandmother’s heirloom ring or who has a savings account has an estate. If people own something…
