What are the duties of a conservator?
A conservator is appointed by the courts to help protect an individual who has been determined to be incapacitated and unable to manage his or…
July 12, 2019
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Lawyers Just Wanna Have Fun!
Who says lawyers have to be stuffy? Sure, the Denver estate lawyers at The Brown Law Firm, LLC “live their lives right.” They spend…
July 6, 2019
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Who is an Incapacitated Adult?
A person 18 years of age or older who is incapable of effectively making/communicating decisions or receiving and/or evaluating information to such a degree that…
July 5, 2019
What Does Protected Person Status Mean for Estate Planning?
There are certain individuals who need to be protected because they are unable to care for themselves. The most obvious example of this is…
June 24, 2019
What’s the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Conservator?
Both a power of attorney and a conservator are legal appointments made to help other people handle their financial affairs. The difference between the two…
June 17, 2019
Who Can Start the Probate Process in Colorado?
Executors of a will are tasked with the responsibility of initiating the probate process. These are individuals who have been specifically named in a…
June 10, 2019
Do I Need a Lawyer to Administer a Trust?
Scenario: Someone you love has passed away and you just found out you have been named as the trustee to administer their trust. Do…
June 3, 2019
What is the Purpose of Estate Planning? To Show Your Estate Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Ten months after her death, Aretha Franklin is back in the news. In August 2018, it was reported that the legendary singer passed away…
May 26, 2019
How Do You Terminate a Conservatorship in Colorado?
Conservatorships do not have to last forever. There are circumstances when it becomes apparent that the role of conservator is no longer needed to…
May 19, 2019
Is Probate Required if there is a Will?
In Colorado, there are two answers to the question “Is probate required if there is a will?” No: if the estate has certain types…
May 12, 2019
