Entertainment fans in Colorado were surprised when movie star Paul Walker was killed in a car accident on Nov. 30, 2013, at the age of 40. While he left a will that provides for his daughter, people can learn some important lessons regarding estate planning from his example. His assets of about $25 million were…
Many families in Colorado may not fall into the mega-rich category of the 1 percent. However, it is not just the ultra-wealthy who have estate planning tools at their disposal to protect their assets. In fact, wealth-protection professionals taking part in the 2014 Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Orlando focused on portability becoming a…
If someone living in Colorado has a family member with special needs or a disability, they may want to leave assets for them that can help cover the cost of their care. It is actually a bad idea in some cases to leave these individuals money or property in a will, as it can put…