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Joint Tenancy & Probate FAQs (Pt. 1)

April 25, 2015 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Joint tenancy can provide people with a way of transferring real or personal property to surviving loved ones after passing way, effectively preventing this property from having to be probated. Although joint tenancy may not fully eclipse the need for a decedent’s estate to go through probate, it can help get some significant assets to…

How to Create an Inventory of Assets for Colorado Probate: Eight Steps (Pt. 2)

April 15, 2015 Posted In Asset Protection,Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Resuming How to Create an Inventory of Assets for Colorado Probate: Eight Steps (Pt. 1), we will point out the next steps to take as you continue compiling a comprehensive inventory of a decedent’s estate. The Next Steps to Take in Creating an Inventory of Assets for Colorado Probate 3 – Detail all personal property…

Five Main Types of Advance Medical Directives: An Overview (Pt. 3)

April 5, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Medical Directives,Powers of Attorney
by Justin Blow

Here’s the conclusion to our blog series Five Main Types of Advance Medical Directives: An Overview. Final Type of Advance Medical Directive – Organ and Tissues Donation Declarations When you are ready to develop advance medical directives or any estate planning documents, please call us and schedule a free estate planning consultation. We are skilled…

Five Main Types of Advance Medical Directives: An Overview (Pt. 1)

March 25, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Medical Directives,Powers of Attorney,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

Colorado Wills: Seven Facts You Should Know (Pt. 2)

March 15, 2015 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

Powers of Attorney FAQs (Pt. 3)

March 5, 2015 Posted In Powers of Attorney
by Justin Blow

Wrapping up our blog series Powers of Attorney FAQs, below are some more answers about this essential aspect of estate planning. Additional Answers about Powers of Attorney Q: Can I change powers of attorney in the future? When you are ready to take action and put some powers of attorney in place, contact a trusted…

Powers of Attorney FAQs (Pt. 1)

February 25, 2015 Posted In Powers of Attorney
by Justin Blow

Powers of attorney can be effective and necessary estate planning tools, as they protect people in the event of incapacitation in the future. Given that there are different types of powers of attorney, and that the best options for someone will depend on his situation, in this three-part blog series, we will respond to some…

What to Do after Someone Dies: 10 Steps to Take after a Death (Pt. 2)

February 15, 2015 Posted In Firm News,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: Here’s What You Should Know (Pt. 3)

February 5, 2015 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child: Here’s What You Should Know (Pt. 1)

January 25, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Trusts,Wills
by Justin Blow

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…

Guardianships and Conservatorships: FAQs (Pt. 2)

January 15, 2015 Posted In Estate Planning,Guardianships & Conservatorships
by Justin Blow

Picking up from where Guardianships and Conservatorships: FAQs (Pt. 1) left off we will answer some more commonly asked questions about guardianships and conservatorships. More Answers about Guardianships and Conservatorships Q – Are there different types of guardianships and conservatorships? There are different types of guardianships and conservatorships that can be pursued. Check out these…

Six Tips for Personal Representatives Administering Estates (Pt. 3)

January 5, 2015 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Ending our three-part blog series Six Tips for Personal Representatives Administering Estates, we will point out some final helpful tips for the people in charge of administering the estates of decedents. Additional Tips for Personal Representatives Administering Estates Tip 5 – Don’t forget about creditors and estate taxes. Of all of our tips for personal…