Estate Planning

Update on President Biden's Estate Tax Proposals

The Biden Administration, under the American Families Plan, is currently proposing what may be the highest estate tax rates in nearly a...

What Does Britney Spears Teach Us About Conservatorships in Colorado?

News headlines abound regarding Britney Spears’ Conservatorship. Now 39 years old, Spears has been under a California Court ordered...

POA is a Useful Tool in an Emergency

The rapidly evolving health and economic emergency related to the spread of COVID-19, will inevitably lead to “emergency” legal issues...

COVID-19 Impact on Estate Planning: Overview and Action Steps to Address New SECURE Act Rules

SECURE Act Significant New IRA Rules: Overview and Action Steps to Change Your Estate Plan The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement...

A Power of Attorney is a Useful Tool in an Emergency

When we think of estate documents, we tend to think about wills and trusts. We want our loved ones to get as much of an estate as...

Closely-Held Business Planning

Most businesses in the United States are small, closely-held or family owned companies. However, due to insufficient estate, insurance,...

Nursing Home Funding

The decision to place a spouse or loved one into a nursing home is often a difficult one, and stress and anxiety typically surround this...

Medicaid Planning

Many families with elderly parents or spouses should consider consultation from an elder law attorney about Medicaid qualification and...

Colorado Uniform Trust Decanting Act

The Colorado legislature recently passed the Colorado Uniform Trust Decanting Act (the “Act”). The Act, which went into effect on August...

Will Disputes

If you are an interested party, meaning that you are receiving or could receive an inheritance from a will, you may obtain the services...

Will vs. Revocable Living Trust

If you’re considering creating an estate plan you’ll need to understand the difference between a will and a revocable living trust. We...

IRA Inheritance Planning

DESIGNATING RETIREMENT PLAN ACCOUNTS Many people mistakenly believe that their Last Will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust will...

2016 Estate Planning

Estate planning is a complex area of the law, with countless rules that can change from year to year. If you’re planning on doing estate...