It is critical for each individual to have a long-term legal and financial strategy in place in case of their incapacitation or death. While it is not pleasant to consider your own mortality, it is necessary to have certain documents in place so that your wishes and...
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Talk to your adult kids about caring for a special needs sibling
As you get older, you become more aware of the importance of planning for the future. With age comes the knowledge that you will not always be available to provide your children with support and care indefinitely, and this can be concerning if you are the parent of a...
Military families need the protection of estate planning
The future is unpredictable, and it is often difficult to determine what type of legal and financial protections you may need in the months and years to come. While you cannot know what will happen with certainty, you can make plans that will allow you to look to your...
How could a special needs trust be helpful for your family?
When you are creating an estate plan, you are doing so with the intent of planning what you want to happen with your assets and property after you pass. You can also make choices that will allow you to control your health care in the event that you are incapacitated....
Breaches of fiduciary duty in estate planning
A breach of fiduciary duty in the context of estate planning is a serious matter that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. Estate planning involves the creation of legal documents to manage and distribute a person's assets after their death....
Effective estate planning for large estates
The process of planning for the future is specific to the individual person, the size of his or her estate and other details. Regardless of the wealth of the individual, estate planning is still an important process for Colorado adults of all ages and income levels....
Powers of attorney and your estate planning efforts
As you consider what documents and details should be in your future legal and financial plans, you will be wise to think beyond what happens to your personal property. While the distribution of your assets is a critical aspect of your estate planning efforts, there...
Resolving disputes over the care of a loved one
It can be emotionally complex for family members to care for and support a loved one as they age or become incapacitated. Elderly and special needs individuals often have extensive medical requirements, and they may not be able to care for themselves. This often...
Estate planning consideration for military servicemembers
Serving your country is a career choice that may come with some risk to your personal safety, and your military service will impact virtually every area of your life. With these things in mind, you may consider the steps you can take to ensure that your legal and...
Know the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts
Planning for the future means taking a careful assessment of your needs and objectives, then creating plans that will help you meet your goals. Estate planning requires you to evaluate what is important for you and what you want to happen to your assets and property...