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Estate Planning for the High School Graduate

Posted on: 05/19/2020

Most folks don’t start thinking about estate planning until a certain life event triggers the discussion – a recent death in the family, a newborn child, a marriage or divorce. And while these are all good reasons to consider your legacy, the fact is everyone 18 years or older needs at least some kind of […]

Guardian Nominations

Posted on: 10/06/2017

Watch as Duane Duggan of the Boulder Property Network and attorney Gina Weinberger discuss the importance of naming guardians for minor children.

Nominating Your Children’s Guardian

Posted on: 09/08/2017

For clients who have minor children, one of the most sensitive estate planning decisions is who to nominate as their children’s guardian. Here are a few things to consider when making this decision. Generally speaking, the Court will confirm as guardian whomever the parents nominate in writing. If the parents left differing guardian nominations, the Court will confirm the […]

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership. If, under a joint tenancy, one owner dies, then his or his interest automatically transfers to the surviving owner(s). This is called the “right of survivorship”. Colorado Law outlines how to properly document the death of a joint tenant. CRS § 38-31-102 requires the survivor record two documents: 1) a […]

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Estate Planning for the High School Graduate

Guardian Nominations

Nominating Your Children’s Guardian

Documenting the Death of a Joint Tenant

Understanding Financial Powers of Attorney

Selling Properties Through an Estate

Small Estate Administration in Colorado

What To Do When a Loved One Dies

What a Will Does and Does Not Control

The Unintended Consequences of a Joint Tenancy in Colorado