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…
read moreFebruary 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…
read moreFebruary 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…
read moreFebruary 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…
read moreJanuary 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…
read moreJanuary 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…
read moreJanuary 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…
read moreDecember 26, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
When a loved one passes away, you may be put in the position of being a personal representative for that loved one’s estate. Also referred to as executors, personal representatives have a lot of responsibility when it comes to the administration of an estate, and understanding these responsibilities and obligations is crucial to: Properly and…
read moreDecember 15, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow
Picking up from where Probate in Colorado: FAQs (Pt. 1) left off, we will continue to respond to some commonly asked questions about probate in Colorado. Q – What should I expect in terms of the probate process? The process associated with probate in Colorado can be more or less complicated, depending on whether formal…
read moreDecember 5, 2014 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow
Wrapping up our three-part blog series, Your Trustee Duties: Here’s What You Need to Know, below, we will point out some additional administrative obligations that comprise trustee duties. Your Trustee Duties: More Administrative Obligations Are you ready for some professional help with your trustee duties? If so, contact the Denver trust and estate planning lawyer…
read moreNovember 25, 2014 Posted In Breach of Fiduciary Duty,Trust Administration,Trust Disputes,Trusts
by Justin Blow
Being a trustee is a big responsibility that comes with both ethical and administrative obligations. Although you do not have to have an attorney inform you of these obligations or help you comply with them. If you try to administer a trust on your own (especially when you may have some other significant obligations in…
read moreNovember 15, 2014 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow
Continuing from where FAQs about Drafting Wills (Pt. 1) left off, here are some more insightful responses to questions about drafting wills in Colorado. Q – How can drafting wills now help my family in future? Drafting wills that meet people’s needs and final wishes can be a complicated process. Here are some important info…
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