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Choosing your personal representative or executor for your estate in Colorado is something you should take your time with. You need to ensure that you choose someone who is responsible, trustworthy and willing to handle the job. If you do not pick the right person, it...
When a person in Colorado creates a trust, this is an important step in a well-rounded estate plan. It is only one element of a complete plan, though. The Colorado Bar Association explains that another element people typically need to complement that trust is...
A death certificate is the legal document certifying that an individual has died. Naturally, this document is an important one for confirming the death of a person so that the estate of the deceased can be dispersed to beneficiaries. Because a Broomfield estate...
Probate can be an expensive and time-consuming process, but it does not have to be. As a matter of fact, the majority of estates in Colorado go through an informal, administrative probate process. Three types of probate may take place in Colorado. The size of the...
There often comes a time in life when you start to become the caretaker for your parents. This is a considerable change since up to this point your parents have been your caretaker. However, physical and mental health issues may warrant you taking over as a guardian...
Colorado residents should take advanced planning seriously. The creation of a comprehensive estate plan affords protections for heirs, successors, and perhaps the most important person: You. You may believe an estate plan only covers your wishes after you die, but...
One myth seems to prevail more than any other when it comes to probate: Your estate does not have to go through it if you have a will. This is often not the case in Colorado. Probate laws may seem tedious and frustrating, but they exist to protect your estate and...
You may not have thought about what life-prolonging procedures you want in case of a serious accident, or who will pay your rent if you are in a Colorado hospital and unable to take care of your own affairs. At The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC, we often help...
When a loved one is not able to make decisions regarding certain matters, it often falls to a family member like you to step up and take responsibility. Both conservatorships and guardianships involve taking a protective role over another's affairs. Either or both can...
You may have a time in your life when someone else names you as a conservator in Colorado. In this role, you will help to manage the finances of a minor or other person who is unable to manage their own finances, such as an adult with special needs. This is a serious...
