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Entries by Jeff Althaus
Myth: I Can Hand Write A Perfectly Good Will
Can You Hand Write A Will in Colorado? This week we are addressing common myths in estate planning. To kick things off, we are starting with the most common one we hear all the time: that hand writing a will works just as well as having one drafted for you. The short answer to whether […]
S-Town Explained: How Did John’s Cousins Gain Control Of His Mother And Her Stuff? *Spoiler Alert*
The Guardianship Court Hearing In Chapter 4 of S-Town You may remember that soon after John B. McLemore died in the S-Town podcast, his estranged cousins came out of no where and were able to clean out his house, even though his mother was still living there and alive! They were able to do this […]
S-Town Explained: How A Will Saves Your Estate When ‘S’ Hits The Fan. *Spoilers Ahead*
Would a will have helped in S-Town? YES! A will definitely would have made things a lot better for the people John B. McLemore left behind. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be explaining the different legal aspects of what happened toward the end of S-Town, and how most of it could have […]
Do I Need A Trust? – The Battle Of Wills Versus Trusts In Colorado
What If I Told You Everything You Have Heard About Trusts Is A Lie? Many people think that in order to have a solid estate plan where they can avoid probate and protect themselves from creditors, they have to have a trust. They have been told by their parents, friends, family, and sometimes by attorneys that […]
Medicaid Planning Facts You Didn’t Know About
Do Trusts Have Disadvantages? YES! With the recent changes in estate planning and probate laws in Colorado, Medicaid planning is not as easy as it once was and will-based plans are becoming more and more popular over trust-based plans. I have taken the time here to list some of the benefits of a will-based plan, […]
What is End-of-Life Planning?
End-of-Life Planning in Colorado Frequently people to come to me and ask about end-of-life planning. They usually want to know about a will, a trust or how they make their decision regarding whether or not they would like to be on life support if the worst happens. In reality, end-of-life planning is a small part […]
Estate Planning Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions for Estate Planning Our estate planning FAQ was recently published on AVVO. You can check it out here. If you ever have questions regarding wills, trusts, powers of attorney or any other estate planning documents, you can always give us a call at 720-547-2319 or reach out to us online. Initial consultations […]
Estate Planning Explained To A Six-Year-Old – Part 2 (Trusts)
How To Explain Living Trusts To A Six-Year-Old Let’s continue our little conversation with the explanation of what a trust is. This one is more complicated to fully understand, but the basics are almost identical to a will. If you missed our chat in Part 1 of this series, feel free to check it Wills […]
