Jun 10, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Do you need a will or do you need a revocable living trust? It’s common for clients to think they need a trust until a lawyer educates them. Often, a will suffices. As an estate planning attorney and a probate attorney, I do not push for a trust unless it is...
Aug 7, 2024 | Elder law, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for future health care needs and ensure that our wishes will be respected, even when we may not be able to communicate them any longer. Living wills and other advance directives are essential tools in elder law that...
Jun 12, 2024 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
Estate planning is crucial to protecting your family, your future and your finances. With proper estate planning, you can be assured that your wishes will be met if you become unable to make decisions regarding your health and finances and that your assets are...
Feb 1, 2024 | Estate Planning, Trusts
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...
Jan 31, 2024 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Finances, Insurance, Podcast
While initiating or going through a divorce, updating your insurance — including home, auto, life and business — is crucial. On this episode of “Breaking Upward,” host Beth Andersen interviews insurance expert Melissa Dahlman-Babers who weighs in on what you need to...
Dec 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Probate Court, Trusts, Wills
Whether you are ready to plan for the future by getting your estate planning in order or have found yourself the executor — in Colorado known as the personal representative — of an estate, it’s important to know the ins and outs of probate. Regardless of your...
