It can be a nightmare to suspect another family member, friend or caregiver is exploiting your elderly parents financially. When parents live nearby, it can be easy to verify whether your suspicions are warranted, but as is often the case, thousands of miles can...
The old saying goes that there are two inevitabilities in life -- death and taxes. In many states, death triggers yet another tax for the survivors of the deceased.But Colorado residents are lucky to live in a state that no longer collects estate taxes. Changes...
As people are living longer, due to both healthier lifestyles and medical advances, it is becoming increasingly common that Denver residents find themselves rearing children while taking care of elderly parents. When those elderly parents suffer from dementia related...
Nobody likes to dwell on their own mortality or impending physical or mental decline, but many Denver residents are relieved after securing long-term care for their future.In a single year, nearly 10 million Americans required long-term care. While 63 percent were...
Colorado residents who are looking for worthy recipients to list as beneficiaries of some or all of their assets after their death might want to consider the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It can be especially easy to help animals needing...
When engaged in estate planning, individuals and couples often explore a very wide range of options. While typically they will work with professionals to do the planning, it can help to have some knowledge about the options before discussing them. One option is a...
Have you thought about who will have legal authority of your children if something happens to you? Many Denver residents don't give this much thought unless they have extensive assets to draw up a will for. Then, while considering who will inherit their assets, they...
Everyone in Colorado should have a power of attorney in place, no matter how old they are. That said, elderly individuals are especially in need of a power of attorney for obvious reasons -- they are more at risk of suffering a catastrophic health event that could...
Unfortunately, young people in Colorado and other states, often ignore estate planning. Maybe that is because most young people are just in the highlight, or beginning, of building an estate. But young or old, if you have established any assets at all, you should...
As part of good estate planning, residents of Colorado may consider long-term care planning for themselves and their loved ones. Medicare, a government supplemental insurance policy that provides medical and hospital benefits for individuals who meet certain...
