While the future is unpredictable, there are certain steps one can take that will allow him or her to have a measure of control over certain matters long-term. Through estate planning, you can decide what will happen to your money, property and much more after your...
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A trust can protect your special needs child
Planning for the future is complex, especially when it comes to deciding what happens to your property and assets after you pass away. One of the main things you may want to do is provide for your loved ones by bequeathing your wealth and assets to them. If you are...
How can estate planning protect your child’s special needs?
Colorado parents who have children with special needs may relish the idea of their children having a much longer life expectancy in many cases than decades ago. This likely means that you, as the parent, will pass on before your child, and while you may feel that is...
What happens if a beneficiary steals from an estate?
While most executors hope that closing an estate will go smoothly, that is not always what happens. In some situations, a misunderstanding or selfish intent from someone else involved could cause serious issues that need legal attention. If this happens, the executor...
Is having a will the same as having an estate plan?
Colorado residents who like to plan ahead may have already considered creating a will or perhaps already have one in place. If you are thinking about creating a will of your own, you may understandably have many questions. It is not easy to know what you should...
Is your loved one showing signs of cognitive decline?
Many Colorado residents have concerns about the health issues and ailments that could affect them as they get older. Of course, these concerns could begin to affect an older loved one before you, and certain responsibilities may fall to you sooner than expected. Even...
Details of military life may affect estate planning
You may be one of the many Colorado residents who proudly serve in the United States military. Whether you knew from a young age that you wanted to join the armed forces or whether it was an ambition that grew out of necessity, you have gained experience, knowledge...
Who do you trust to make medical decisions for you?
Deciding what is best for a given situation can be difficult, even if you are making decisions for yourself. Many variables could come into play, depending on the exact scenario, and you may have multiple courses of action available. Though you undoubtedly hope that...
Have you taken the time to appoint beneficiaries?
When creating an estate plan, you and many other Colorado residents have many factors regarding your finances and assets to consider. While you could address certain pieces of property in your will as far as whom you want to receive each item, you could also assign...
Was your parent recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s?
As people age, problems can arise that put them in difficult situations. You may have noticed that your parent no longer seems to be able to handle his or her affairs alone as well anymore, and you may even have suspected memory issues. While some cognitive problems...