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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...
Child custody and back-to-school issues
Children in Colorado and throughout the country are winding down their summer breaks and preparing for the back-to-school season. In many cases, children who have parents who filed for divorce over the summer may encounter challenges as they navigate their first...
Estate planning issues that prompt conservatorships
Many people avoid discussions about their own mortality. Others, however, understand what a valuable tool the estate planning process can be. Therefore, they not only discuss such issues at home, but they try to execute as thorough and detailed of a plan as possible....
How can I move forward after a divorce?
Dissolving a marriage can turn your world upside down in more ways than one. However, no matter how intimidating divorce may feel, your future may be brighter than you realize.Losing a connection with someone you love can challenge how you view yourself, and emotions...
Divorce often requires significant changes for estate plans
Disputes are typical at the end of a marriage. Parting spouses commonly disagree about their individual contributions to the relationship and are forced to find common ground in terms of child custody, property division and ongoing financial support.You might feel a...
Debt is often a precursor to divorce
If a Colorado married couple encounters financial challenges, it can have adverse effects on their relationship. Especially if they are constantly arguing about rising debt, one spouse might feel like he or she is not appreciated or that the other spouse is blaming...
Child custody exchange turned violent
Most Colorado family court judges agree that children are better able to cope with divorce if their parents treat each other respectfully and cooperate for their sake. In a perfect world, parents would always have peaceful child custody agreements. In reality, many...
Preparing to file a child custody petition
Colorado parents are always concerned for their children's well-being. In families where divorce takes place, a concerned parent will want to make sure that he or she resolves child custody issues in a manner that is the least disruptive to his or her kids. There are...
Executor must show an accounting to the probate court
Being appointed as an executor after the death of a loved one or friend is both an honor and a solemn duty. Carrying out such duties can also be challenging and stressful, especially if the appointee in question is not familiar with state probate and estate...
What estate planning essentials do you need?
Planning for the future is an important part of being an adult. However, you might not be sure where to start when it comes to something as big as estate planning. Maybe you are already familiar with the consent of a will, but there are also other important documents...