A bipartisan push is underway to add financial relief to elderly victims of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic to the next federal COVID-19 relief bill. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, along with almost all other state and territorial attorneys general,...
Guardians, conservators, family members, trustees and others who care for elders, those with disabilities and other people with vulnerabilities are wise to understand and be prepared to put protections in place against fraudulent scams related to COVID-19. Financial...
When a loved one is aging or battling an illness and needs additional help, Colorado law provides numerous legal avenues for support. Among these options is conservatorship, a role that requires appointment by the courts.A conservator is, broadly speaking, legally...
Since March, when Americans started taking safety precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many business and personal interactions have moved online to minimize face-to-face contact. Many states – including Colorado – reacted by issuing...
Just about everybody owns an account or policy that requires a designated beneficiary. Such a designation allows you to choose who receives the funds upon your passing. Importantly, these assets then don’t go through the often-complex probate process.While this...
“Say hello to the girl that I am You’re going to have to see through my perspective I need to make mistakes just to learn who I am And I don’t want to be so … protected There must be another way Cause I believe in taking chances … But my life has been so...
Business owners often face a bit of a dilemma. They can’t imagine themselves no longer being involved in the company and are reticent to hand the reins to someone else. Still, they want to see their economic legacy continue long into the future, supporting generations...
While caught up in divorce proceedings, it is easy to forget the importance of updating your estate plan. While it is likely that your spouse was the main beneficiary and fiduciary (person given legal responsibilities in your affairs) in your estate plan, it is...
By the time most of us reach the estate planning stage of life, the idea of putting money toward college savings is a distant memory. However, for individuals with young family members, such as grandchildren, this is worth reconsidering.The 529 college savings plan is...
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, your priorities change. Life becomes about supporting that individual to the best of your abilities, making sure they remain cared for, loved and protected. As the dementia progresses, your role may grow. Preparing for this...
