Identity theft schemes constantly evolve and target everyone from infants to those who have recently passed away. Ghosting, stealing the identity of a deceased victim, claims as many as 2.5 million identities a year.Criminals can use identity information to apply for...
First off, we are very sorry that you have landed on this blog post. Whether a loved one passes away suddenly or spent several years in memory care or a skilled nursing facility, it is never easy. In this blog, we want to provide a road map for what you need to do to...
One aspect of an estate plan that can easily be overlooked involves beneficiary designations on retirement plans. Designating your spouse as a beneficiary comes with several significant benefits.The surviving spouse is able to roll over inherited benefits into their...
Oftentimes, people are under the impression that if they don’t have substantial wealth, there’s no reason to have a will. But there are multiple types of wills that serve very different functions. Wills are for much more than allocating funds. They are...
During the recently completed session, the Colorado General Assembly created a new estate planning tool. It will allow you to designate a beneficiary who will receive title to your vehicle when you pass away. The measure, known as House Bill 16-1051, received...
While we do not usually cover celebrity issues on this blog, the news that Prince died without a will or estate plan in place was a shock. But it comes with a lesson. Now, right now is the time to move estate planning from the back burner onto a “to do”...
The answer has been yes for many Americans who are still in the prime of their lives. All that it takes is one medical event or a car accident. Not having the proper plan in place could lead to years without a voice.The New York Times recently reported on numerous...
Music fans here in Colorado and around the world were shocked by the news that musical artist Prince died recently. What may be even more shocking is that the man who went to such lengths to control his music died without a will. This fact could make the estate...
The death of music legend Prince has highlighted the problems created when a person dies without a will. What some media sources in Colorado and elsewhere are failing to recognize is that it is also imperative to have estate-planning documents (powers of attorney and...
Many Colorado families have aging family members, adult children who have a disability or a spouse with a disability. Individuals want to ensure that their loved ones are cared for after their deaths, but they also want to be sure that these special needs family...
