Articles Posted in Estate Planning

Families support each other, through both the easy and the tough times. Because of this, it is understandable that a family would want to provide additional support to a loved one, especially if they require assistance because of a disability. Federal and state law allows family members to set up a Colorado special needs trust…

Although technology is a part of everyday life, most individuals do not think about their digital assets (such as blogs, art, music, business websites, etc.) and digital information (email, banking accounts) when preparing their estate. However, without providing this critical information to a trusted individual, it can be extremely difficult for estate executors, or even…

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected almost every aspect of Colorado residents’ lives. The economy has been especially affected. Many individuals have lost their jobs, and others stay in and work from home, not spending the money they typically would on food, entertainment, and travel. While the pandemic is an alarming public health situation that…

As people age, one of the most important things they can do to protect the future of their loved ones is to create a Colorado estate plan. However, estate planning is not just for retirees. Indeed, financial planners recommend that even young families develop a comprehensive estate plan in the event of the unexpected. Out…

In response to the devastating toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Americans, the government signed a $2 trillion relief package to provide financial assistance to those affected by the coronavirus. In addition to stimulus payments, The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) provides additional unemployment coverage, student loan modifications, and…

Divorce can have a significant impact on most parts of a person’s life, and many people focus on the aspects that directly affect their day-to-day, such as child custody, child support, and division of property. However, many other critical transitions need to occur during and after a divorce that may not necessarily be included in…

Given the recent spread of the Coronavirus, Governor Polis issued a stay-at-home order that will prevent hundreds of thousands – if not more – Colorado employees from going to work. Experts explain that during this difficult time, it is important to focus on the long-term and not get bogged down in the day-to-day news cycles…

While the thought may be an unpleasant one, the reality is that with the number of two-income households growing over recent years, more people will be relying on Colorado nursing homes. Indeed, it is estimated that 69 percent of people will need long-term care at some point in their life. As is the case with…

According to recent estimates, over 63 million people, or one in six Americans, collect social security benefits. Older Americans make up about four-fifths of social security recipients. In December of last year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published a proposed rule that could have a major impact on many Colorado Social Security recipients. Although the…

Let’s face it; no one is excited about the prospect of estate planning. However, few things are more critical to the future of your family than an estate plan. By working with a Colorado estate planning lawyer, you can ensure that future generations can enjoy the wealth that you have worked so hard to accumulate…