Posts in Wills

Are you concerned about potential creditors coming after your heirs’ inheritance, claiming the money you intended to leave to your loved ones? Are you nervous your heirs may recklessly squander their ...

It is not uncommon for individuals to list their spouse as the Personal Representative (the individual appointed by the court to administer the estate), Power of Attorney (the individual or individual...

The passing of a parent brings grief, confusion and pain. It can also bring on a lot of stress, especially if your parent left behind assets and even more so if there is family conflict. First, you s...

Attorney Anne B. Jorgensen recently participated in Boulder County Senior Law Day's online webinar series and led a segment titled Serving as a Fiduciary, Medical or Financial Agent: Roles, Responsibi...

Picture this scenario. Your elderly father lives in a different state than you do. He lives alone, because your mother passed away several years ago and he refuses to move closer to you or your other ...

In Colorado, the person appointed by the court to administer an estate is known as a personal representative. The personal representative’s purpose is to fulfil the wishes of a decedent regarding the ...

Deciding how to leave behind your financial legacy can be complex and confusing, as there are many different ways to distribute assets after an individual has passed on. Two of the most commonly used ...

Many people assume that when they pass away their assets will automatically be distributed to their children our spouse, but this is not always the case. First, it is important to know the difference ...

On April 26, 2018 Colorado became the 33rd state to enact the Uniform Trust Code. The law will become effective on January 1, 2019. Previously, the law governing the administration of trusts in Colora...

Providing a will is one of the easiest ways to guide your family and lighten their load after you’re gone. By designating who receives each aspect of your estate, you can make the process easier for y...