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Life Estates

Posted on: 10/23/2023

What is a life estate? A life estate is an interest in property that terminates upon the life estate holder’s death. Prior to their death, the life estate holder has the sole right to use the property (and benefit from income, if any). Upon their death, these rights transfer automatically to another party (the remainder […]

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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Life Estates

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 a Will Does and Does Not Control

The Unintended Consequences of a Joint Tenancy in Colorado

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