Dealing with an aging relative can be incredibly difficult. Nobody wants to watch a loved one lose the ability to physically take care of him or herself, especially if it is accompanied by Alzheimer's or mental illness. However, a situation can become exponentially...
One of the common questions that many Denver residents have when they are planning their estate is "what should I do about the inheritance I want to leave my children?" Inheritance can be a tricky endeavor because of the taxes and rules that apply to it; but there are...
There are a couple of myths about estate plans that we want to address. The first is that the term "estate plan" can be a slight misnomer. Your estate is not contained to just one document that has "ESTATE PLAN" labeled on it. To the contrary, your estate is made up...
When most Denver residents hear the word "charity" they likely think about a cause to try and cure a disease or protect an endangered animal. However, charities also have a role to play in estate planning. People who have significant assets that they want protected...
When discussing the process of estate planning, the idea of focusing on the implications of your decisions comes up a lot. We consider the best way to avoid taxes or probate, and choose a trustee we can rely on 100 percent. While these are certainly important things...
Imagine a situation in which a loved one was living in an assisted-living facility in Denver toward the end of his life. Your loved one became very attached to a specific caregiver during this time. Realizing this, the caregiver decided to take advantage of your loved...
Animals can prove to be excellent companions at any age. Whether a person becomes a pet owner in his or her teenage years or later years, important bonds can be formed. When people think of estate planning, they may only think about assets and physical property, but...
Many people in Colorado don't understand the importance of having a will despite the many benefits of having one. Creating a will is an essential part of estate planning and to put it simply, everyone should have a will. What is a will? A will is a legal document that...
