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How to Avoid Challenges in Your Will or Trust
Although you may have taken the time to create a well-designed will and/or trust that distributes your property as you desire upon your death, there are some common challenges which may present themselves upon your passing. Disputes among your beneficiaries can...
A Will is a Key Component of Any Estate Plan, But It’s Not Enough
When thinking of estate planning, writing a will usually comes to mind. A will can help you accomplish a number of important estate planning goals; however, it certainly isn't a complete plan to protect your future. A will allows you to control how your assets are...
Reasons to have a Premarital Agreement
Did you know that the most popular month to propose, not only in the US but world-wide, is December according to theknot.com (2019) followed by February and August. What is the most popular month to get married? October followed by September in second place....
What is Hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert on the subject. My experience does provide a perspective that may not be obvious or known to someone who hasn't dealt with hospice. It all starts when your loved one receives...
Everything You Should Know About Creating a Colorado Revocable Trust
What Is a Revocable Trust? You may be worried about protecting the assets you have spent a whole lifetime building for the future generations of your family. Estate planning, especially through the creation of trusts, is a wonderful way of ensuring that the...
Divorce sparked business issues for Reba McEntire
It is not uncommon nowadays for women in Colorado or elsewhere to own their own business enterprises. In the case of country music icon Reba McEntire, she has been a successful breadwinner in her own home for decades. A divorce from her former husband of more than 25...
Make divorce as swift and painless as possible
If you determine that you'd rather move on in life without your spouse than stay in an unhappy relationship, your decision might spark a series of events that require more decisions. Upon filing for divorce in a Colorado court, you and your ex may have any number of...
Estate planning for those who are not married
What happens to someone's estate when he or she is not married? Those who have remained unmarried might feel as though they do not need to worry about estate planning at all, especially since discussions on the matter tend to focus on people with spouses and children....
Avoid trust administration stress as a trustee
Whether someone you care about has passed away after a lengthy battle with a terminal illness or died unexpectedly in a Colorado collision or other type of accident, it is never easy to mourn the loss of a loved one. Certain issues can add stress to an already...
Taking the mystery out of the probate process
Many people in Colorado and throughout the country are unsure about the legal process that occurs to distribute a person's assets after he or she dies. The process, known as probate, can be rather simple or quite complex, depending on the circumstances of a specific...