Protecting Clients, Their Families And Their Legacies
A trust is an estate planning tool that not enough people utilize. People often think of trusts as tools for the incredibly wealthy who want to provide regular income for children or grandchildren. While that is one goal individuals can achieve with a trust, trusts...
Many Colorado testators who write wills talk openly with their family members about their intentions. They leave the majority of their resources for their closest loved ones, including their spouses and children. There are no surprises when reviewing such a will after...
The average adult knows that estate planning is important, but they may view it as expensive or unpleasant, which could inspire them to procrastinate rather than engage in this effort. They may recognize that having a plan in place would give them peace of mind and...
For many adults, estate planning is synonymous with creating testamentary documents. Wills and trusts are often the main focus of someone's estate planning efforts. Their primary objective is to provide resources for a spouse, dependent family members or perhaps a...
The whole point of getting your estate plans in order and creating a will is to avoid a lot of confusion or conflict within your family after you’re gone – but the wrong kind of will can actually create more problems than it will solve. With that in mind, it’s good to...
As a member of the LGBTQ community, you must remember three important things when it comes to estate planning: anticipate, plan and succeed. Same-sex couples must understand the legal challenges that may confront them in estate planning scenarios. In some situations,...
Whether you are married to your child(ren)’s other parent or not, the end of your relationship will result in various challenges for your family. For starters, you will likely have to work out a schedule for sharing parental responsibilities, clarify your coparenting...
Transitioning to your true gender isn’t always easy, and a lack of acceptance from family members can make the process much harder than it should be. Unfortunately, trans folk have to think ahead when it comes to things like their estate plans. Without proper...
Estate planning is an important but often stressful process. It requires that you think about what happens when you die and also who protects you in the event of a medical emergency. Wills, trusts, advance directives and powers of attorney can help protect you during...
Getting your estate plan together is one of the most important things you can do as an adult. While most people think of wills and trusts as the only estate planning components, having your end-of-life plans in it is critical. Your end-of-life plans include your...