Life expectancy should, in theory, keep increasing. We live in a world where modern medicine is better than it has ever been before. We know more now about health and nutrition than at any time in the past. We have medicines and vaccines that have eradicated some of...
Estate plans have a number of benefits, and most people in Colorado and across the country do not fully understand those benefits. In fact, you may be among the many individuals who believe that you do not need an estate plan or that you can quickly create a plan on...
On one of the first days at a new job in Broomfield, a representative from your company's human resources office may visit you. They may hand you an employee handbook and go over the different types of insurance options that they have to offer you. They'll likely have...
There are lots of responsibilities that come with becoming a new parent. Sitting down to plan your estate is one of those. In the days before you welcome your new baby home, you should also make a point of scheduling an appointment with an attorney to discuss estate...
Do you think that your loved one wrote a will that does not accurately reflect their wishes? Perhaps you're concerned about undue influence. It's a valid concern, and you need to know what options you have.In general, undue influence is when a vulnerable person is...
As you consider the many aspects involved with estate planning, you may worry that your plan will not meet your needs or the needs of your family. After all, a seemingly simple mistake could take your intentions off the rails.Like with many events in life, you may...
You worked hard all your life and amassed a significant fortune to pass on to your heirs. It would be tragic if one of your heirs, funded by an inheritance, led a dissolute life and headed to an early grave.Even if situations don't get that dire, not all heirs are...
One of the best ways to plan for the care of your pet after you've died is by setting up a pet trust. Your pet trust will set aside funds to care for your animal and identify an individual who will serve as your animal's caretaker. Creating a pet trust is not entirely...
Being named as a conservator is one of the most important legal jobs you can have in life. You will be responsible for a variety of things for another person. This person will likely have become incapacitated to the point where he or she cannot make decisions or care...
Of all the pre-planning that expectant moms do for their impending arrivals, one thing that's seldom on their to-do list is to see an estate planning attorney before they give birth. Legal analysts suggest that they maybe should schedule a visit with one, though.One...
