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...

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...

Trusts are among the most powerful instruments available in estate planning. They can be customized for many purposes, including protecting assets, providing for loved ones and charities, and protecting vulnerable children and adults. Unlike a will, a trust can go...

Too often, individuals develop a comprehensive estate plan and then avoid revising it after a major life event. In general, the estate plan should be revised to include new assets such as a car, house or family business, or changing values such as a stock portfolio or...

There are many unexpected events that occur throughout people’s lives in Colorado. People try to plan for those types of events by having various types of insurance or having savings for unforeseen financial difficulties. People should also plan for passing as well....

People in Colorado who are in their 20s and 30s might assume that they do not need an estate plan because they are young or because they are not wealthy. However, an accident or sudden illness can happen at any age, and an estate plan can protect you, your family and...

Residents of Colorado should be aware of the historically low interest rates. When federal interest rates are low, it creates potential opportunities in estate planning. Using the market's current state may help yield greater results through grantor retained annuity...

Creating an estate plan can help Colorado residents maintain control over assets and help to make sure that their final wishes are respected. However, it is important to review an estate plan regularly to ensure that it meets a person's needs in the years and decades...

Colorado business owners should give some thought to how to incorporate their businesses into their estate plans. For instance, a business owner’s trust should include a succession plan detailing who will oversee the business if something were to happen to the...

Estate planning is not a hot topic for most people in Colorado. Despite how most people should have an estate plan, there are many who do not. Likewise, there are many who do not recognize the importance of estate planning. Forbes states that over half of American...