Do I Need to Open a Probate?

Do I Need to Open a Probate?

A lot of people like to Google “do I need to open a probate” and in Colorado, the simple Google answer is “yes.” However, probate is not always required. What is Probate? First things first, what is probate? Probate is the court process that happens when someone...
Benefits of a Trust . . . When Done Properly

Benefits of a Trust . . . When Done Properly

  A trust is an extremely helpful tool in estate planning. There are many misconceptions about trusts like only millionaires or only people who own multiple properties need a trust. While a trust is typically necessary for people with above-average assets, a...
Challenges with Estate Planning

Challenges with Estate Planning

According to a survey from Caring.com, only 33% of Americans have a will or trust and 1 out of 3 people believe they do not have enough assets to need a proper estate plan. There are a variety of reasons why people do not get their estate plan done with three big...