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Colorado Estate Matters Blog: Estate Planning & Probate Tips

What is an Ethical Will and Do I Need One?

October 1, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

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How to bring up conversations about estate planning

September 24, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

Most of us are at least a little bit apprehensive talking about our deaths or situations that leave us incapacitated. Similarly, our loved ones may not want to have those conversations either. Suppose you have already begun the estate planning process with a Denver estate planning lawyer. In that case, they may provide you with…

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What is fair in a second marriage when it comes to estate planning?

September 17, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

Estate planning for a second marriage can be complex, especially when balancing obligations to children from a previous marriage, financial support for an ex-spouse, and ensuring fairness to a new spouse. Updating your estate plan after marriage, divorce, or widowhood is essential to reflect your current wishes, including modifying beneficiaries and financial arrangements. Since Colorado…

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What should I bring to my first estate planning meeting?

July 2, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

When preparing for your first estate planning meeting with an attorney in Colorado, being well-organized can help make the process efficient and effective. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you should bring and prepare. Contact our Denver estate planning lawyers for assistance with all your estate planning needs. Essential documents and information Personal information Government-issued…

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Do I Need an Attorney to Set Up Special Needs Trust?

March 30, 2025 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts
by Justin Blow

If you have a child or loved one with special needs, setting up a special needs trust can be crucial to his or her future. A special needs trust can provide the financial stability to take care of a disabled or impaired family member after you pass away. Whether or not you need an attorney…

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Who Should Be My Trustee?

March 25, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow

The answer to this question is important to consider, as your choice of trustees can have significant impacts in the future. For instance, while a good trustee can ensure that assets are distributed according to your wishes (i.e., the terms of the trust), an unethical or untrustworthy trustee may compromise the interests of your beneficiaries.…

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This is how often you should update your estate plan

September 25, 2023 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

Your estate plan is the crucial document set that dictates your wishes following your death. This set of documents should cover all your needs, from your financial assets and to whom they will belong to your health care and other wishes. However, life changes fast, and you may find that your estate plan is surprisingly…

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Electronic Wills and Trusts in Colorado

March 25, 2022 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

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Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Estate Planning

August 10, 2021 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Planning your estate is an important undertaking, which is why you want to avoid making mistakes to prevent future hardships for your family after you are gone. Several common issues can easily occur if you do your estate planning haphazardly. The best way to properly undertake this important task is by hiring a Denver estate…

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Wills, Trusts & Dying Intestate: How They Differ

October 8, 2020 Posted In Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

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Six Major Assets to Include in an Estate Plan

February 20, 2020 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

What Assets Should Be Included in an Estate Plan? The first thing that may need to be done is to take inventory of your major assets. Understanding what these are can be important to appropriately preserve them for the future and your beneficiaries. For most people, the major assets to include in estate plans are:…

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Planning for Your Baby’s Future in Estate Planning

June 12, 2018 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

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