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...
By: Beth Andersen-Filson 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....
On this episode of “Breaking Upward,” host Beth Andersen and her guest, attorney Jacob Castonguay, discuss wills, trusts, living wills and more. Everyone wants to take care of their family, even after they’re gone. That’s why Beth and Jacob decided to share...
By Beth Andersen 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...
By: Beth Andersen It’s February and love is in the air. When it comes to matters of the heart, lawyering up may not be quite as romantic as diamonds, roses and chocolates. That said, several legal documents can be instrumental in forming, sustaining and protecting...
In my practice over the years, I have learned what to watch for to protect aging relatives. Here are 7 pointers and things to consider as you care for an older relative. 1. Get estate planning documents in place before it is too late If you do not do this in...