Wills

Preparing a “do-it-yourself” will when you are not experienced in estate planning is kind of like changing your own oil when you have never done any mechanical work. You may be able to do it, but chances are you are going to make mistakes and probably a mess as well. Below are just a few of the common mistakes made…Read More

If you have already created your will, you are well ahead of most Americans. However, many people do not realize that wills must not only reflect their wishes, they must also abide by current laws and changes in their lives. If the provisions laid out in your will do not align with your life circumstances and the current laws when…Read More

The whole world probably seems like it has gone digital in the last decade or so — and the odds are good that there’s a lot of your life contained inside some digital files as well. However, many people forget to include digital planning when they do their estate planning. Without a proper plan, your heirs and executor could be…Read More

Each state has its own statutes and requirements for wills. It pays to know your state’s requirements, or you can utilize the expertise of a Colorado estate attorney when drawing up your last will and testament. An illegitimate will could end up in probate court despite your best efforts. If you have any questions, don’t go it alone. For instance,…Read More

People don’t really like thinking about wills in the first place. Doing so is often painful and requires asking yourself a lot of difficult questions. However, it’s terribly important that even if you hate dealing with your will, you still set some time aside in order to review your will and other end-of-life documents once a year. Otherwise, you may…Read More

What Is Inheritance Theft? Inheritance theft is something that can happen right under your nose. You may have been told time and again that you’re going to inherit something only to find out that when your parent, grandparent or other relative dies that whatever you were promised is gone or the bank accounts are nearly emptied. Common Examples Of Inheritance…Read More

Earlier this year, we took a look at why it’s important to create a will and do your estate planning early on, while you’re still in good health. Now, we’ll delve into state-specific information you should know about setting up a will in Colorado. States laws have different criteria for determining whether a will is valid. In Colorado, a will is recognized as…Read More

At first, the term “living will” might sound like an oxymoron. If a will is a document intended for after you die, then what in the world is a living will? As it turns out, a living will is an important document in its own right that can be absolutely crucial to have. What is a living will? A living will is…Read More

In our prior post, we highlighted the importance of taking time have clear direction in a will to avoid inheritance disputes. This is because in times of sorrow, some may develop a sense of entitlement that may lead to disappointment when finally learning the contents of a will. In essence, some may be surprised to learn that they are not…Read More

In our last post, we talked about the need to create an estate plan, and how many people are adverse to the idea of getting started. This is understandable on the one hand, but on the other, your estate plan is a vital part of your life (and eventual death). Going without a solidified and legally compliant estate plan is…Read More