Demystifying Trusts: Revocable Living Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts

Trusts are powerful legal instruments designed to protect and manage assets, ensuring their efficient distribution according to your wishes. When it comes to estate planning, two popular options emerge: revocable living trusts and irrevocable trusts. Understanding the differences between these two types of trusts is essential to make informed decisions...

What is a Living Will? – The Basics

In today's rapidly evolving world, it is crucial to plan for unforeseen circumstances, especially when it comes to our health and medical decisions. A living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's preferences regarding medical treatment and care in the event they become incapacitated or unable to communicate...

What is a Power of Attorney? – The Basics

Estate planning involves making crucial decisions to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out, even if you become incapacitated. Two essential components of estate planning in Colorado are the general power of attorney and medical power of attorney. These legal documents play a vital role in granting...

What is a Pourover Will? – The Basics

A pourover will is a legal document that works in conjunction with a revocable living trust to ensure that any assets not already in the trust are transferred into it upon the death of the grantor. In this post we will explore the basics of pourover wills. How a Pourover...

What is a Will? – Common Issues and Limitations

While a last will and testament is a useful legal document that allows you to dictate how your property and assets will be distributed after your death, there are several common problems with relying solely on a will to manage your estate. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of...

What is Probate? – The Basics

Probate is a legal process that occurs after a person passes away, in which their assets are distributed to their heirs or beneficiaries. In Colorado, the probate process is regulated by the Colorado Probate Code. When a person passes away in Colorado, their estate may need to go through probate...

What is an Estate? – Common Nuances

When someone passes away, their assets and property become part of their estate. However, not all assets are subject to probate. Here are some common nuances of what assets become part of a person's probate estate: Assets held in joint tenancy: Assets that are held in joint tenancy with another...