Families have changed since the 1950s when the dream included a stay-at-home spouse and two or three children. Fast forward to 2017 and more variety exists in the shape and size of an ideal family. For more couples with a focus on dual careers, fertility issues or...
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...
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...
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,...
Individual charitable gifts play an important role for most nonprofit organizations. Luckily people in Colorado are generous. In a 2014 study conducted by the Colorado Nonprofit Association 80 percent reported giving to a charity within the previous year. Planned...
Have you seen pictures of your friend's socks in your Facebook feed? March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day. One of the ways to bring awareness this year was to wear brightly colored socks, printed socks or even three socks (representing three chromosomes). The...
Why is it so important to leave a road map for loved ones after you are no longer able to make decisions or communicate your wishes? If you fail to put your wishes in writing, the state of Colorado will use a default (intestacy law) to determine what happens. With...
Obviously, the property-specific aspects of estate planning are very important. Thoughtful and knowing use of wills, trusts, lifetime gifts and charitable bequests will serve to protect your legacy and pass as much of your assets as possible down to your...
Small family-owned businesses, farms and ranches are what give Colorado character. They are a source of jobs for local people, give back to their communities and often pay the taxes that keep schools and public service funded. When you have worked so hard to make a...
Some people may assume that, despite living a life congruent to their values and deeply felt religious beliefs, that their estate plan (being a legal document) cannot incorporate their ethical and moral considerations. Thankfully, that isn't the case. There are ways...
