Estate Planning

Big changes coming to Colorado trust law

Colorado-Tax-Code

Colorado's new trust code takes effect January 1, 2019 and is generally bad for trust creators. The bad news is that Colorado's new law further devalues privacy and protection. The good news is that the law is generally a "default" law and many of the less desirable provisions can be avoided with careful planning. The better news is that the trust can be completely avoided with proactive planning under a better jurisdiction's laws. Read on.

Planning for LIFE

Estate planning isn't just planning for what happens after you die; it's also about planning for life. Who can make important decisions for you if you're away or if you can't make those decisions for yourself anymore? Who is going to take care of the kids if you can't?