When you own multiple pieces of real property, your estate could face numerous complications. You could trigger estate taxes if the total value of those properties is millions of dollars. There could be disputes among your beneficiaries about your last wishes....
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Is a beneficiary deed the right tool for your estate plan?
Arranging for the transfer of real estate is often one of the most important parts of estate planning. A testator planning for their estate will likely invest significant time and consideration into the best way the transfer ownership of their house to their loved...
What conditions can you legally place on a trust?
When people with considerable assets place money in a trust for a child or grandchild who’s an adult (at least in the eyes of the law), they often place some conditions on the distribution of those assets. Most people do that in part to protect the beneficiary from...
Common reasons why your will could be invalidated
A will is an important estate planning tool that outlines your wishes with respect to the distribution of your assets upon your passing. A will safeguards your legacy and ensures that assets are rightfully passed on to the people and causes closest to your heart. This...
What to do after an aging parent has a medical emergency
It's the middle of the night, and your phone rings. It's your mother's neighbor, calling to let you know that she suffered a stroke and is at the hospital. You rushed down, only to have a doctor sadly inform you that they can't talk about the specifics of her medical...
What is a pour-over will?
When making a will, one issue to be aware of is that it could be out of date the day after you make it. How is that you ask? When you create a standard will, you list all the assets you own and set out how you want the executor to distribute them after you die. Yet,...
Make sure your Colorado trusts are valid and legal
Estate planning entails the creation and execution of several different legal documents. Unfortunately, this means it is easy for the untrained to make mistakes. As you may imagine, even one error could mean that your trust or will fails to function according to your...
When does a power of attorney take effect?
It is common for people to feel averse to the idea of turning over their personal power to another individual. The idea that someone else could take control over your financial circumstances or health care is likely one that you don't relish. Still, in limited...
Childless? You still need to have an estate plan!
Many adults think that they won’t need an estate plan if they don’t have children. The truth here is that you need to outline where your assets will go so that your loved ones won’t have to try to figure it out after you pass away. Failing to set up an estate plan...
Have you established a Totten trust?
Every adult needs to have an estate plan before they pass away. This gives your loved ones instructions about your assets so they can follow your wishes. While most people think that a will is all they need, there are other components that are just as important. One...