Do You Need a Trust?
A common question in estate planning is whether you need a trust or if a will alone suffices. In Colorado, a will alone is often sufficient. Unlike some other states, Colorado has a relatively simple probate process. It is not overly onerous and can often be...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 5 – Discovery & Depositions
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step five: discovery and epositions. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through it....
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 4 – The Initial Status Conference
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step four: the initial status conference. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through...
Getting Married This Summer? 7 Reasons to Prepare Your Prenuptial Agreement Now
Getting married this summer? Now is the time to prepare and sign your prenuptial agreement. For years, most of my prenups involved marriages of one wealthy party and one not-so-wealthy.1 Next came established business professionals whose colleagues and business...
Elder Law: Why You May Want a Doctor’s Note As Part of Your Estate Plan
It is a bit awkward to tell a client they should get a doctor’s note as part of their estate plan. Maybe that is why I have had clients come into my office after struggling to use estate planning documents such as powers of attorney or wills simply because their prior...
Child Tax Credits and Joint Custody: Know the Law
Whether you are divorced, sharing parenting after a breakup, or going through the breakup process, you need to know your tax filing rights regarding your minor children and dependents. Unfortunately, If both parties do not come to an agreement, you could end up in...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: THE BASICS – Step 4 – The Initial Status Conference
In this series, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce one month at a time. This month, we’re sharing details of step four: the initial status conference. The following is a roadmap with the basics for 12 steps of a divorce proceeding. The...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 3 – Completing Your Sworn Financial Statement, Disclosures and Attending Parenting Class
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. In doing so, we will also track two divorcing couples making their way through the process. Spoiler alert: Art and Angela Aingel take the high road. While divorce is not...