Estate Planning

In addition to family responsibilities, Colorado business owners also have a responsibility to their customers and employees. Customers depend upon the business owner to provide a necessary product or service; employees depend upon the business owner to provide their...

In years past, one would pour over the family photo album to learn about friends and family. If one wanted to say hello to grandma, he or she would have to pick up the telephone and place a call. Then, when the phone bill came in, along with all the other bills,...

Life is full of choices. The Colorado resident chooses where to live, which occupation to become proficient at and even who to spend his or her life with. For some individuals, the desire to continue making such choices is a motivating factor. These individuals also...

It appears that only 45% of Colorado residents are prepared for their end of days. In fact, research indicates that approximately 55% of Americans have done no formal estate planning. They have not created a will or done anything to ensure that their families and...

Privacy is important to many individuals. As the Colorado resident strives to keep his or her financial affairs private, there are risks involved with such action. Without a complete listing of one's investment accounts and other financial matters as a part of one's...

Creating an estate plan means anticipating many contingencies and having safeguards in place. Those who have children may have to consider the need for guardianship. Those who own Colorado businesses may include succession planning in their estate plans. Important...

In today's world, the modern family is a complex mix of individuals. In some instances, the Colorado family is comprised of two parents and their children. Other families consist of one or two parents with children from other relationships. This diverse family dynamic...

Checklists are a part of life. The average Colorado family has a checklist for the grocery store, the daily chores and even packing when preparing for vacation. Checklists should also be a part of preparing for one's future. As such, an estate planning checklist can...

The snow is starting to melt, flowers are beginning to bloom and kids are ready to play in the warmer weather. As spring kicks in, many Colorado families adhere to the yearly ritual of spring cleaning the house and yard. In addition to this ritual, it is also a good...

When they hear the term "estate planning," many people conjure images of wealthy families leaving vast inheritances and property to their children. However, estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone can benefit from a comprehensive estate plan and the...