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If you have children, you understand how important it is to save for your child’s long-term future. You want to set your kids up for success, and it is only natural to want to use best tools to help you achieve that goal. In this vein, there are three popular options that could help you…

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces new limits for the gift tax exclusion, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption, and the limit on gifts to a non-US citizen spouse. Each change brings a shift in how those with higher net worths can achieve their financial goals. Many of our clients, for example,…

At Braverman Law Group, we have seen our fair share of changes to the city of Boulder over the years that we have been in business. Our firm is located in Boulder Valley, home of the live mascot Ralphie the Buffalo and the University of Colorado. We are proud to be a part of the…

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be incredibly disheartening. At Braverman Law Group, we understand how frustrating it feels to receive disappointing medical news, and we always encourage any clients in this situation to spend as much time as possible with their friends and family. On the legal side of things, we also encourage our clients…

Throughout our combined years of practice, we have found that many people still come to us with misconceptions about how trusts function. Some believe that trusts are only for the wealthy or that a simple will can meet their estate planning needs. While both of these may be true to an extent, trusts can do much more than many people realize.

Every adult should have a will, even if only to make end of life wishes clear. However, merely having a will does not offer the full range of benefits that a person can enjoy. It is also important to keep a will updated regularly to address any life changes that may affect the will.

It doesn’t matter if you’re creating your first estate plan or reviewing something you already have in place, you should do whatever it takes to make all the right decisions.

If you’re planning to have a baby, then you also need to have a will. The most important reason why relates to the unlikely event that you and the other parent die. A last will and testament will dictate who shall serve as the guardians of your children if you and the other parent of your child are no longer able.

Do you want to leave it all to your pet? It may surprise you that pets cannot own assets or inherit money. But you can appoint a caretaker to take on your pet’s ownership and maintenance needs if something happens to you by setting up a pet trust.

Your health care decisions are important matters that can have a big impact on your final days. When it comes time to make those decisions, there is a chance that you won’t be able to make them on your own. This is often the case if your mind isn’t what it used to be.