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Estate Planning and Alzheimer’s Disease: Legal Insights for 2025
At Duncan Legal, PC, we understand the life-changing impact of an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Whether you are facing the diagnosis yourself or caring for a loved one, the emotional and practical challenges can feel overwhelming. Among the most important steps you can take...
Starting Difficult Conversations About Money with Your Parents
Bringing up money with your parents can feel uncomfortable—but at Duncan Legal, PC, we know these conversations are one of the most caring steps you can take for your family. Clear, open communication today can prevent confusion, reduce emotional stress, and ensure...
The HIPAA Release: What It Is and Why You Need One (2025 Update)
The HIPAA Release: What It Is and Why You Need One (2025 Update) At Duncan Legal, PC, we know that medical decisions and emergencies often come without warning. In those moments, your loved ones should be able to step in and help — not face unnecessary roadblocks....
The Rise of Professional Fiduciaries Why Families Sometimes Need Outside Help
When most people think about who will manage their estate or step in if they can't make decisions, the answer feels obvious: a spouse, an adult child, or a trusted relative. But sometimes family isn't the best option. That's where professional fiduciaries come in....
How to Talk About Dividing Assets with Loved Ones in 2025
Bringing up how your belongings, property, and finances will be divided after you're gone can feel uncomfortable—but at Duncan Legal, PC, we know that having that conversation early is one of the most caring steps you can take for your family. Clear, open...
Is It Time for an Asset Protection Trust?
Why Asset Protection Trusts Matter Now Most people don't think about protecting their assets until something bad happens—a lawsuit, a sudden health crisis, or a nursing home bill that drains savings. Unfortunately, by the time those events occur, it may be too late....
Planning Tips for Singles in 2025
Navigating Your Future Solo Whether you're single by choice, through divorce, or after the loss of a partner, your life, finances, and estate plan deserve a strategy designed just for you. At Duncan Legal, PC, we help individuals create tailored plans that protect...
Understanding the Tax Impact of Non-Citizen Spouses in Estate Planning
What You Need to Know When Your Spouse Isn't a U.S. Citizen One of the main goals of estate planning is making sure your loved ones are cared for after you're gone. But if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, some of the rules change—and if you're not aware of them,...
The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Could Mean for Your Long-Term Care Planning
By Duncan Legal, PC | Centennial, CO Helping People Solve Life's Puzzles. A new federal law—informally known as the Big Beautiful Bill—has passed, and it carries big implications for anyone who may need Medicaid to cover long-term care costs in the future. While...
The Myth of the Simple Will in a Complex World
At Duncan Legal, PC, we often hear, I just need a simple will. It's a common request—and a perfectly reasonable place to begin. Most people want something straightforward, a document that ensures their belongings go to the right people when they pass. But in today's...