Veterans Benefits: Know Your Rights
The issue of veterans benefits comes up a lot in a military divorce, as well as in estate planning. These benefits are paid to veterans with disabilities that occurred during active service or were aggravated by active service. They are paid monthly. I have assisted...
How to Become a Notary in Colorado
Ever thought of becoming a notary? Here are the steps necessary to becoming one in Colorado. Notaries are regulated by the Colorado Secretary of State, so first click here to go the website. You will find a checklist of documents you will need before you can register...
What is Family Law?
Because attorneys practice so many types of law, it can be confusing to know which type of lawyer you need. Many people think that Family Law attorneys like myself only assist clients with divorce, but that is a myth. The truth is that divorces are far from the only...
Are You Married? You Might Be Surprised to Learn the Answer
Are you married? When did you get married? In Colorado, people may not know the answers to these simple questions. That is because we are in a Common Law Marriage state. Whether you are married is an issue of facts. It’s not just whether you were married seven years...
Yours, Mine & Ours: Estate Planning for Married Couples
When it comes time for couples to consider estate planning, there are several aspects of it that must be looked at and decided on. Below are 16 points of estate planning that you and your spouse may need to address, depending on your situation. Preserving the Estate...
Estate and Gift Tax: 12 Things Those Transferring Millions Should Know
When it comes to issues relating to family law and estate planning, it’s not usual to be unaware of how the system works until it’s your turn to be involved in it. And at times, particularly during an election cycle, gift and estate taxes are in the news with a lot of...
What Single People Should Know About Estate Planning
Single adults who are not in a long-term relationship have unique estate planning concerns. If they are 18 and older, it usually makes sense for them to have estate planning documents in place. Here are some common issues that come up for single people with estate...
Probation Litigation: Guardians, Conservators and Estate Issues
There is a common observance among lawyers: In family law, the parents fight over the children; in elder law, the children fight over the parents. Sadly, this is often true and can lead to costly litigation. What starts out as a dispute among siblings as to whether a...
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