Colorado Estate Planning And Estate Settlement Legal Blog

Did you miss Older Americans Month in May? Not to worry – you are now an even older American. Every year, May is the month we focus on issues that matter to older people. Issues include wellness, independence, and how to stand up for yourself. Presidential proclamations Every president since JFK has issued a proclamation charging Americans to consider the…Read More

Roger Moore died this week at age 89, in the Swiss Alps that he loved. To many, he was the best James Bond of them all — confident in the face of every danger. Even James Bond required preplanning In the opening sequence of The Spy Who Loved Me, Moore is being chased by a host of gun-wielding Russian henchmen.…Read More

Like many in Denver, you likely worry that much of the estate that you have accumulated for the purpose of benefitting your spouse and/or your children once you are gone will be eaten up in the fees associated with administration. It is for this reason that you have likely done what is needed to avoid having your estate go to…Read More

Colorado residents who are looking ahead and wanting to make sure they are properly protected if the day should come that they need care and help on a daily basis should learn about different long term care options. Also, people with family members who suddenly experience a change that warrants this type of care need to learn their options. If…Read More

If you are one of the many Colorado residents who has made creating an estate plan a priority for you, you should feel very proud of yourself for taking this step. A good estate plan can give you and your family a great deal of peace of mind. It also gives you the ability to be more in control of…Read More

Some people in Colorado believe that disinheriting their children is cold and callous. But, there are legitimate reasons why a person may decide to do so. According to CNBC.com, some parents disinherit their kids because there are estrangement issues, they may not have a good relationship with them or their children are already financially well off. Regardless of their reasons, parents should take…Read More

Researchers have recently discovered that there is a biological reason why some older people are more vulnerable to financial exploitation. Levels of education, reasoning skills and personalities do not, surprisingly, affect the outcome of the findings. A study of elders led by a Cornell University scientist revealed that those who had suffered financial abuse had different brains than those who hadn’t. These…Read More

This has happened more than once. Someone – let’s call him Robert Sr. – grants his son, Robert Jr., financial power of attorney for himself. When Robert Sr. becomes ill, Robert Jr. dutifully pays his bills and manages his accounts. When Robert Sr. dies, Robert Jr. – not knowing better – continues as before, opening mail and paying bills –…Read More

One of the most critical parts of putting together a will in Colorado is selecting an executor who understands your intentions and desires, and is committed to allocating your possessions in conjunction with what you have recorded. Being proactive about preparing your will can provide security for your loved ones and peace of mind for you, and is facilitated by…Read More

Rock legend Prince, who died April 21 last year, was loved worldwide for his brilliant and passionate music. But as news emerges about the estate he left behind, family members must wish he had been as brilliant and passionate about his finances. Lacking a will or any coherent statement by Prince about his wishes for his estate the courts in…Read More