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
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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
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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
How to Wrap Up a Trust Administration
Creating a trust is one way to ensure that your property, money and other assets will end up in the hands of the people…
April 28, 2019
What is a Disposal of Last Remains?
No one likes to think about death – especially their own. However, it’s entirely possible that you have attended a funeral, memorial service or…
April 21, 2019
What is a Pet Trust?
“Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.” Michael Morpurgo, English…
April 14, 2019
Do You Need an Estate Tax Planning Lawyer?
The federal estate tax exemption limit has increased dramatically over the last few years. This is good news for many people! Estates that fall…
April 7, 2019
