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What Assets Can Be Included in an Estate?

When you start thinking about creating a will, you may think that you don’t really have an estate. You may visualize an estate…

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September 25, 2018

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Colorado Guardianship vs. Parental Rights

A guardian in Colorado is a person chosen to care for children under age 18 or adult children with special needs in the event…

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September 16, 2018

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Probate Horror Story #17: Greedy In-Laws

Welcome to the 17th in a series of Probate Horror Stories, courtesy of The Brown Law Firm, LLC. Last month our topic covered the…

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September 9, 2018

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Thank You for the Music, Aretha

The entire team at The Brown Law Firm, LLC were saddened by the news of the passing of legendary singer Aretha Franklin. The Queen…

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August 19, 2018

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How Hard is the Colorado Bar Exam?

To become a licensed lawyer in the state of Colorado, students must pass the Colorado Bar Exam. This is a very intensive and difficult…

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August 12, 2018

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Probate Horror Story #16: Feuds with Stepmothers

Welcome to the 16th in a series of Probate Horror Stories, courtesy of The Brown Law Firm, LLC. Last month our topic covered the…

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July 29, 2018

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How Does a Will Become Operative?

People make wills to ensure that their estate (large or small) is passed on to family members, friends, charitable organizations and others they care…

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July 22, 2018

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Is a Self-Made Will Legal if it is Notarized?

According to the National Notary Association (NNA), notarization is “the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is…

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July 15, 2018

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What is a Revocable Living Trust?

A revocable living trust allows you to specify in writing how you want your assets distributed after your death. It also allows you…

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July 8, 2018

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Probate Horror Story #15: Blended Families

Welcome to the 15th in a series of Probate Horror Stories, courtesy of The Brown Law Firm, LLC. Last month our topic covered how…

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June 24, 2018