I am so grateful for your support this year.  I have had my own law practice for 34 years and I could not have done it without my loyal clients.  This year started off terribly, with the pipes at my office bursting during the Christmas freeze. My office building is over 100 years old, so […]

Colorado voters approved the End-of-Life Options Act which is also referred to as the medical aid-in-dying law in 2016.  This law enables your doctor to prescribe medication for you to bring about your own death.  To exercise this option, you must submit a written request to your doctor and you must: 1) be terminally ill […]

A personal representative is the person who is responsible for administering an estate after the death of someone.  To be valid, your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) must name a personal representative (sometimes called an executor).  The person you name as the personal representative has no authority to act for you, until they are appointed […]

It would be nice to have an instruction booklet to list all of the things we need to do when a loved one dies.  I could not possibly relate everything you may need to know or everything you may need to do in the first few days following a death, but let this list serve […]

In general, there are two primary documents used to transfer your assets at your death, Wills and Trusts.  Colorado estate planners differ in opinion as to which document is preferable.  I believe there are advantages and disadvantages to both documents so I discuss how each would affect the client during an estate planning consultation.   […]

Many couples choose not to be legally married, even if they have been together a long time.  There are both personal and financial reasons for not getting married.  Some of my older clients choose not to marry because they do not want to affect their children’s inheritance. Some of my younger clients would rather not […]

Do I need a Will?  If you do not have a Will, the laws of the State of Colorado determine who is entitled to your assets and they determine who has priority to be your personal representative (executor).  How long is my Will good for?  Wills do not expire.  Unless you change or revoke a […]

When someone is impaired by mental illness, physical illness or another disability, and they have not previously appointed someone to act for them through a health care power of attorney, or they have revoked their health care power of attorney, they may need a court-appointed guardian.  A guardian is someone who is appointed by the […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  To all of you who have read my articles, I hope my articles have given you food for thought. To all of you who have become my clients, thank you for your support. I appreciate your business and the opportunity to be of service to you.  I hope you and […]

How do seniors choose an attorney?  You must pick an attorney who specializes in the type of law you need.  These days all attorneys are specialized because we cannot keep current on every type of law.  It is important to choose an attorney who has handled the type of legal matter that you are dealing […]

We all love our pets and want to ensure that they are taken care of after we die.  There are several options for pet owners in Colorado.  The most elaborate option is to establish a pet trust.  To create a pet trust you must set aside a certain amount of money to be used to […]

“My daughter is insisting I move in with her,” complains Martha. “She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom,” she continues. Jenny, Martha’s daughter worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she will break her hip or hit her head.