At our law firm, our work often involves trusts. We help people set up trusts during their lifetimes such as revocable living trusts and special-needs trusts. Some clients arrange for testamentary trusts that take effect at death through provisions in wills.Our...
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How to update digital profiles after a death
The LinkedIn update arrived with a work anniversary. It said to congratulate a connection on his 12th year with the State Department. The only thing was that he had passed away in 2009.No one had notified LinkedIn. This leads to the important topic of social media and...
Estate planning can be a gift to your surviving loved ones
As a country, we tend to avoid talking with our loved ones about the inevitable: our deaths. As 5280 Magazine recently put it, “we … tend to separate ourselves, emotionally and physically, from both the ugliness and the beauty of our inevitable...
Relative or professional trustee: What are the pros and cons?
When setting up a trust – whether a special-needs trust for a child or a testamentary trust – deciding on the right trustee is crucial. When your will leaves money or property to a trust, your estate personal representative will transfer those assets. But then, his or...
Powers of an agent under a Colorado power of attorney
In the past week, we have talked about the power of attorney as a component of your estate plan, including what to look for in choosing your agent and his or her legal duties. Today, we will discuss the kinds of powers and responsibilities you can delegate to your...
What to consider in choosing an agent under a power of attorney
Today we continue our discussion of the financial power of attorney in Colorado estate planning. Specifically, we will touch on what is important to consider as you decide whom to name as your agent. For many people, a spouse, other family member or close friend...
The role of a power of attorney in your estate planning toolbox
At & , LLC, we sit down with Colorado clients to learn about their concerns and goals for financial security during their lives and the financial protection of their loved ones now and into the future. Under...
The role of the guardian ad litem in Colorado court proceedings
At our Colorado law firm, our attorneys act when appointed by courts throughout the state as guardians ad litem in court proceedings involving vulnerable individuals like children, people with intellectual disabilities and incapacitated persons of any age, including...
Part 1: What is the role of a Colorado personal representative?
The short answer to this question is that a personal representative is the person the court appoints to administer the estate of a deceased person. A valid will may control the estate or if none exists, according to the Colorado intestacy laws. At our law firm,...
Elder Abuse: How many are affected and who are the abusers?
The National Council on Aging reports that approximately one in ten seniors over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse. The term itself is very broad and encompasses physical, sexual or emotional abuse along with financial exploitation, neglect and...