by beth | Aug 14, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Funding your revocable living trust can be overwhelming. It is important that you properly title any assets that you want to transfer into your trust, and there are benefits and disadvantages to transferring such property. If you have questions about a type of...
by beth | May 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Retirement
Guest post by Mike Lies of Gold Compass Real Estate Planning for the future is a necessary step for seniors. It avoids family fights, legal fees and government possession. Estate planning can be a difficult process as there are some uncomfortable decisions that have...
by beth | Mar 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate Court
Guest post by Julie Nichols, JD/MSW Probate is the legal process of what happens to someone’s property (their estate) after they die. The term also refers to the administration of that estate – the things that have to be done after a death so that ownership of all of...
by beth | Dec 6, 2018 | Cohabitation Agreements, Common Law Marriage & Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Wills
A recent Colorado case makes clear that you should revise your will and make your status with your ex very obvious or risk a probate case after you die. As a firm that handles divorces and wills, we know how this can play out and ALWAYS advise our clients to update...
by beth | Nov 13, 2018 | Elder law, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Videos
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...
by beth | Oct 9, 2018 | Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Videos, Wills
Estate planning is so important because it legalizes all of the most important decisions you can make regarding your family and property once you are gone as well as how you want to be cared for in an emergency. Here are the estate planning documents you probably...