What is Estate planning, anyway?

You know you need to do something to plan for your future. Make a will or trust or . . . something. At least that’s what television keeps telling you. But that estate planning thing sounds hard and you don’t know where to start. And, well, what is estate...

HIPAA for Estate Planning, What You Need to Know

Who doesn’t support privacy? HIPAA is a law designed to protect you health privacy. But if you’re not careful, it can stand in the way of your estate plan’s smooth execution. Here’s what you must know about HIPAA for estate planning. The government enacted the Health...

Why Incapacity Planning is a Must

Incapacity planning is an often overlooked part of an estate plan. We all know about having a will to manage our belongings after we die. But you’re at a higher risk of becoming incapacitated than you are to die, especially when you’re young. Because...

Will vs. Trust, What’s the Difference in Colorado?

When planning your estate, one of the first questions you need to answer is whether you need a will or a revocable living trust. Ask 10 estate planning attorneys, and you’re likely to get an even split on the answer. Truth be told, the will vs. trust question is a...