“Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.” -Johann Kaspar Lavater Leaving money to the family—especially your children if they’re financially irresponsible—is different than a business transaction. It’s chock full of emotion, and if you don’t plan carefully, heated arguments may ensue which could squander your hard-earned money in the process. Good thing Continue Reading →
Many things can happen in life, and it’s not always possible to plan for every scenario individually. Oftentimes, we never want to think about those what-if scenarios that deal with an untimely death. These topics are tough to think about. That’s why it’s best to frame it as a selfless decision. Thinking about every possible estate planning scenario Continue Reading →
Broaching the topic of estate planning with your children can be a daunting task, with a mixture of difficult emotions for everyone involved, rising to the surface—anxiety, fear, or even avoidance. Depending on their age, maybe you think they might not follow or understand the discussion. But it’s important to talk to your children about estate planning. Overall, no Continue Reading →
While planning your estate and will is vital for ensuring that your family is well taken care of, life happens, and the planning process is continuously put off. While we can urge you to start planning today, let’s look more in-depth as to why you should plan out life insurance and the issues that can arise if you don’t plan Continue Reading →
Assigning guardianship shares a lot in common with planning your estate. What if something happens to me, who will watch over my children? There is a lot of stress and anxiety that goes with handing over parental control of a child, but there doesn’t have to be. Just like planning your estate, you have control over who you want to Continue Reading →
Hear me out. I’m going to admit that most lawyers get it wrong here, and I used to be one of them. I used to do exactly what I would absolutely cringe at doing now. It’s really amazing how much our clients have taught me over the last five years – they’ve brought to us every estate planning scenario imaginable, and Continue Reading →
For many pet owners, pets are members of the family. Pet owners often say that if something happens to them, they are as concerned about will happen to their pets as they are with their children and spouse. What Happens to the Pets When the Owner Becomes Disabled or Passes Away? Most pet owners want the assurance of what Continue Reading →
Shocking to most people, your retirement accounts can be seized once they pass to your loved ones. During your lifetime, your retirement funds have asset protection, meaning they can’t be taken in a lawsuit. Unfortunately, as soon as retirement accounts are inherited by your loved ones, the protection evaporates. This means your hard earned money can legally be snatched by Continue Reading →
Over the years, we’ve discovered that many people make a BIG mistake, catapulting their assets and loved ones right into the court system. Most of our clients want to avoid probate because it has a reputation for being time consuming, stressful, and public, meaning anyone anywhere can see who got what and how to contact them. Beneficiaries may become victims Continue Reading →
“Quirky kids.” We all know at least one. Some kids’ quirks are endearing and cute, but others keep them on the outskirts of the social world. Kids who struggle socially are sometimes lonely and research suggests poor outcomes for those who are socially challenged. Allison Marean and Breann Colpitts, two North Denver moms and former educators, witnessed too many quirky Continue Reading →