Government health insurance programs have strict limitations. Medicare is an important resource for adults over the age of retirement, but it doesn't cover all kinds of care. People can wind up needing uncovered services or going into debt when they have Medicare....
The idea of giving someone else control over your finances and medical decisions may not appeal to you. Giving up your personal sovereignty and entrusting your health and financial well-being to someone else requires a lot of faith in that person's decency. Concerns...
Minor children are generally dependent on their parents for basic necessities and the management of their care. Parents can make decisions on behalf of their minor child, from what school they should go to, to what medical care they should receive, because young...
Watching your child grow and mature can be very rewarding, especially as they grow ever-closer to adulthood and start making decisions that will shape their future lives. Unfortunately, if you have a child with special needs, their increasing age can also be a cause...
An estate executor has the important job of upholding the estate plan. It may be just a simple will, or it may be a complex plan with numerous assets. Either way, it is the executor’s job to adhere to the wishes expressed in those documents. For instance, the...
There are a lot of myths about estate planning. For instance, some people believe that they can give an oral will and have it hold up in court, but these are not recognized in Colorado. Another common myth is that whatever you write in your will trumps everything...
Aging doesn’t come cheap. And studies have found that it’s only likely to get more expensive. There are many reasons for this, and they’re important to consider for those doing their estate planning and long-term care planning. A strain on...
Life is unpredictable. It doesn't matter how old your company is; you must engage in succession planning. If you don't make plans now, then you could put your Colorado company's longevity at risk. What is business succession planning? Leaders should be...
You have a lot of decisions to make when creating a financial power of attorney, including who you’ll name as your agent. Your agent is the person who will step in and carry out your wishes in the event that you’re unable to do so. Since this is such a big...
Many parents with school-age children look forward to the day their child leaves home and takes responsibility for themselves. However, if your child has a disability, things can be different. There may never be a day when your child can look after themselves. They...
