On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | Jul 7, 2019 | Firm News
If you’re a parent or legal guardian of someone with special needs, you probably do your share of worrying. Aside from concerns about what might happen to them, there’s always what can happen to you and what could happen next.The Colorado and federal legal...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | Jun 13, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
An estate plan is a set of testamentary documents that provides instructions to survivors about how the decedent wished to distribute the property and assets in their estate. Colorado residents of all backgrounds and walks of life should have estate plans to ensure...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Firm News, Wills
People in Colorado may have executed a written will that meets all the necessary legal formalities, including being witnessed and signed by the appropriate number of individuals. However, not everyone takes this essential step. Sometimes, a person hand-writes a will...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 31, 2019 | Firm News, Wills
Music fans in Colorado Springs may remember the death of music legend Aretha Franklin last August. At the time of her death, it seemed that Franklin passed away without executing a will. However, three holographic wills were recently uncovered in her home. These wills...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 23, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Many people in Colorado include a revocable trust in their estate plan. Revocable trusts can be useful in estate planning, since they provide a means for preserving a person’s assets to hand down to trust beneficiaries upon the grantor’s death. Moreover,...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 21, 2019 | Firm News
Creating a will requires careful consideration of your assets, your loved ones and your anticipation of the future. Contemplating your own death is not easy, but necessary if you are going to be a forward-thinker. Oftentimes, the well-being of your loved ones depends...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 18, 2019 | Firm News, Probate
Some people in Colorado may intend to execute a will someday, but simply never get around to it. Other people may put off executing an estate plan because they don’t want to think about their own death. Whatever the reason, people in Colorado sometimes die...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 16, 2019 | Firm News
Incorporating a trust into your estate plan is a great way for many Coloradoans to exercise more control, customization and protection over their assets. While many different types of trusts exist to accomplish distinct goals, one thing remains constant: the need for...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 9, 2019 | Firm News, Wills
Relationships between spouses in Colorado can be interesting, to say the least. Some are very traditional, while others could be described as unconventional. The same can be said when it comes to estate planning and your spouse. Many people want to include provisions...
On behalf of Schroer & Williams Law Offices, PLLC | May 2, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Starting a new job in Colorado can be exciting, but one part of a new job is filling out a lot of paperwork, such as tax forms and corporate policies. And, you may have signed up for the benefit packages that came with your job, such as life insurance, retirement...
