While it is true that estate planning has become a topic of interest as of late, many people get bogged down in the details or think it is just too much work. However, in practice, most people actually only need three or four documents for an effective estate plan....
Year: 2021
What if child support payments are not being made in full?
A fundamental part of a family law case in Colorado is the child support order. The supporting parent is expected to make the payments to the custodial parent on time and in full. Failure to do so will negatively impact the child as he or she might not have enough...
Speeding is an escalating problem in Colorado and across the U.S.
In Golden and throughout Colorado, people in automobiles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are advised to be alert and aware of the potential dangers they might face. Distracted driving is perceived as the most prominent catalyst for auto accidents in the...
Filing a slip-and-fall claim in Colorado
Any time you leave your house to visit another property, whether it be commercial or residential, you expect the owners of the property to have taken reasonable steps to properly maintain their property. Unfortunately, when property owners breach their duties owed to...
Steps to take following a motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day, and many of them result in serious injuries that impose significant hardships on the lives of Colorado residents. When a motor vehicle accident happens, a victim should ensure that they have taken care of their injuries and...
Estates may carry more in taxes under proposed tax change
Families who own homes and farms cannot elude taxes, only use tools to minimize them. One of the most effective means they employ to reduce their tax burden lies in the concept stepped-up basis. A proposal from the Biden Administration to eliminate this method of tax...
Considering mediation to resolve family law disputes
When a family law dispute arises, many people may automatically think that they have to go court to resolve it. However, there is an out of court option called mediation that can help the parties settle their concerns. Mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral...
Is parental alienation ruining your relationship with your child?
Children can be incredibly vulnerable to manipulation and coaching. That’s why there’s so much at risk when child custody disputes arise. With your relationship with your child and your child’s very wellbeing on the line, you should do everything you can to protect...
Steps to help a loved on navigate the estate planning process
After over a year of estate planning being a trending topic, we all know the importance of an estate plan. But, for those of us that have loved ones, like parents and older aunts and uncles, they may not similarly know. This is why many of our readers are looking for...
What is a power of attorney?
Making plans about one’s end of life estate can be complicated and difficult. Not all Colorado residents are familiar with the variety of legal tools that they can draft and execute to accomplish their testamentary plans. For this reason, many people choose to work...