Managing finances has become a predominantly digital endeavor. We access our bank accounts through apps, check retirement accounts online, handle bills through autopay systems, save important records on hard drives and use third-party programs to move funds around....
Homeowners will likely, at some point during home ownership, discuss the future transfer of their property. When it comes to this form of estate planning, different options can have different consequences. The following will focus on some of the more common tax...
The divorce rate amongst those over the age of 50 is on the rise. This poses a unique set of issues, including the impact of the divorce on estate planning. Three specific ways divorce can impact estate planning considerations in these situations include: Contention....
Putting together an estate plan can help to reduce the risk of conflict when it comes time to manage a loved one’s estate. The creator’s plan can provide loved ones with guidance on the distribution of the assets within the estate.But what happens when...
One of the things we must consider as we age is our medical care preferences. Are there procedures or machines we are uncomfortable with? Are there specific treatments we prefer over others?It is possible for anyone to make their wishes known well ahead of time,...
Part of a comprehensive estate plan is coordinating your account beneficiary designations with your will, trusts, gifting and other estate planning techniques. In other words, when you do your 2020 estate plan checkup, you and your attorney should sit down and look...
Many people involved in the planning of an estate share a big concern: taxes. After a lifetime of earning assets and building a valuable estate, how large of a bite might the Colorado government try to take? Well, there is some good news. Colorado’s estate tax isn’t...
At our law firm, our attorneys are dedicated to the protection of people with disabilities, including those with life-long developmental, mental health or physical impairments; those who become disabled from illness or injury later in life; and older Coloradans facing...
Few people are eager to talk about estate planning with their loved ones, particularly aging parents. These are undeniably difficult conversations, fraught with emotion.They are also, however, incredibly beneficial. It’s an opportunity for you to speak openly...
Creating safety nets and directing your affairs after death are not always top of list. But in this season of togetherness with family and evaluating who and what is important in your life, estate planning really is a logical focus. If you have avoided futures...
