Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died serving our country. Its history dates back to 1868 when sacrifices made by soldiers in the Civil War were commemorated. It follows an tradition of decorating (originally called Decoration Day) the graves of loved ones...
More Than 20 Years Of Serving Colorado Families And Businesses In Times Of Need
Month: May 2017
Few have written down their end-of-life treatment wishes
In April, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation announced survey findings regarding opinions and experiences about end-of-life care and aging. In coordination with The Economist, they poled people in the US and three other countries. Some of the U.S. findings are...
Estate planning and trusts that account for fur babies
They become a part of the family and often stay at home longer than the human children. Whether one of the most popular breeds such as a Labrador retriever, German Shepherd or a mixed rescue, the ASPCA estimates that 44 percent of households have a dog. And cats,...
Questions to answer before finalizing a power of attorney
Financial powers of attorney allow another person (an agent) to transact business on your behalf, including withdrawing money from your banking account or selling property. While simple in concept, it can be easy to make mistakes when using standardized forms.A...
Colorado ranks 2nd as retirement destination
Mild winters and year-round accessibility to parts and trails throughout the Rocky Mountains are some of the reasons listed by CNN in its ranking of best states to retire. In addition, Bankrate finds that Colorado residents are some of the happiest with great access...
Signs an elderly loved may have become a victim of abuse
At our law firm, we help our clients with many aspects of elder law, including legal matters related to preventing or responding to the abuse of elderly loved ones. We recently discussed the financial exploitation of Colorado elders, including the Colorado law that...