It is further into the year than usual for this post, but we do aim for a yearly update to keep accurate numbers on our site. While many aging parents never see themselves spending time in a skilled nursing facility, the reality is that longer lifespans increase the...
As regular readers of our Denver estate planning and elder law blog know, we recently dove in this space into the subject of living trusts. A living trust can be the perfect way for many to not only protect their assets while they are alive, and then pass those assets...
One of the very first and most important things you do when creating an estate plan in Colorado is to identify your goals. For many, the goal is two-pronged: they want to protect their assets while they are alive and they also want to pass on assets when they die....
Aging has changed over the past few decades. Not only has the life expectancy increased, but more people wish to face death in more comfortable surroundings rather than at a hospital.A growing utilization of hospice is one part of the change. Correspondingly, a...
At our law firm, we often represent clients who are elderly or disabled, or who care for loved ones with disabilities or who are seniors. There is an ongoing national debate about whether income and asset limits for some of the primary public benefit programs that...
Colorado probate law provides a legal remedy for a surviving spouse when the other spouse dies with a will executed before the marriage that does not provide for the surviving spouse. In May, the Colorado Court of Appeals decided that a surviving spouse was not...
Farming and ranching have been a way of life for Colorado families. These holdings often stay in families for generations, passing down not only a valuable asset, but also a sustainable livelihood for years to come. Rural life of a farm or ranch, although incredibly...
Even if it seems innocuous at first, untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline and other problems. These problems all have implications for daily living and the care arrangements that may be reflected in an estate plan. If your aging mom or dad is starting...
With advancing age comes a time when a loved one needs more care. The death of a spouse may trigger a realization that Mom or Dad cannot live alone, the stairs may be just too steep or the house just too much. Signs of memory loss may be easier to identify, such as...
The proverbial sandwich generation is growing as baby boomers set longevity records. The challenge becomes the need to be around more for an aging father - after the recent death of my mother - while also helping a daughter transition to college and another succeed in...
