Estate Planning

Estate planning is more than just writing a will. It's about ensuring your wishes are clear and providing for your loved ones after you're gone. A comprehensive estate plan can help your family avoid conflict and ease the burden of managing your affairs during a...

As a military member, you face unique responsibilities and challenges in your professional and personal lives. One of the most critical—though often overlooked—aspects of military life is creating and updating your estate plan as your life evolves. The essence of an...

Marriage at any age brings joy, companionship, and new beginnings. It also introduces legal and financial changes that you should not overlook. Estate planning ensures that you protect your loved ones. If you have recently tied the knot later in life, here are some...

Many older Colorado residents have established estate plans, but sometimes those documents don't include end-of-life directives. Without those instructions, loved ones frequently become confused when someone becomes incapacitated and cannot speak for themselves....

Estate planning is worthwhile for anyone who has reached the age of majority. Creating a will or trust can give you greater control over what happens to your Colorado home or other assets in the event that you die or become incapacitated. However, not everyone has an...

Colorado estate planning is beneficial even if your assets are minimal. The belief that estate planning is only for the rich is erroneous. There are several ways to benefit from an estate plan, no matter how many assets you have. Provide for your family Estate...

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things that you'll experience in your life. However, there are a number of estate planning steps that you'll need to take to ensure that your spouse's affairs are settled in a timely manner. Taking these steps may also help to...

With the ever-increasing lifespan, retirement has become more like “a new chapter” rather than a stopping point. This has made estate planning in Colorado more important than ever because, as much as you do it for your future, your heirs will also benefit. Estate...

As a person grows older, their need for care increases. This can be provided by home health aides, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Long-term care costs in Colorado can vary widely depending on the level of service and provider chosen. Therefore, it is...

Creating an estate plan may make it easier to retain control over a Colorado home, a bank account or other assets you may have before and after you pass away. It may also ensure that your affairs are settled in a timely and amicable manner after your death. However,...