How to Handle Business Succession in Your Estate Plan
If you own a business, you likely spend a significant amount of time managing day-to-day operations, ensuring growth, and building its long-term value. However, have you given thought to what will happen to your business after you’re no longer around to manage it? Business succession planning is an essential part of estate planning, and without […]
October 16, 2024
Estate Planning for Singles
Estate planning is often viewed as something primarily for couples or families. However, estate planning for singles is just as essential. Without a legal spouse or immediate family to automatically inherit your assets, you need to take extra steps to ensure your wishes are followed, both in life and after death. For single individuals, the […]
October 9, 2024
Estate Planning for Digital Assets: What to Include
So much of our lives today are spent in the digital world. From social media profiles to cryptocurrency investments, our digital presence is more significant than ever. However, when it comes to estate planning, many people overlook their digital assets. Just as you would plan for your home, bank accounts, or other physical assets, it’s […]
September 25, 2024
Estate Planning Myths: Common Misconceptions Debunked
Estate planning is a critical step in ensuring that your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding estate planning that often lead people to put off the process or avoid it altogether. These myths can create confusion and leave individuals and families vulnerable to legal […]
September 18, 2024
What to know before cohabiting with a romantic partner
Cohabitation outside of marriage has become an entirely acceptable concept in modern times, allowing couples to live together and raise families without the legal bonds of marriage. For many, cohabitation is convenient and cost-effective, but there are some legal considerations that you should know before entering into a cohabitation situation with a romantic partner.1 Things […]
September 11, 2024
When should you update your will?
It is wise to write a will as soon as you acquire a property, get married or have a child, as these significant life milestones will form the basis of the rest of your life. Why should you write a will? Making a will is very important because it is the only way to ensure […]
September 3, 2024
Divorce versus annulment: what’s the difference?
If you are married and looking for a legal way to end the relationship, you would be forgiven for thinking that an annulment is an alternative to a divorce. However this is not the case. Although the end result of a divorce and annulment is the same – the relationship is legally terminated – the […]
August 30, 2024
Can a non-biological parent seek custody?
As family norms continue to evolve and diversify, the definition of a “parent” now extends beyond biological ties. It has long been said that it takes a village to raise a child, and many individuals who play a key role in a child’s life may wish to adopt a new legal standing regarding that child, […]
August 22, 2024
Protecting women’s interests in property division and child custody in a Colorado divorce
Getting a divorce can be a time of great uncertainty for all parties involved, but it can be especially stressful for women, who may believe that they have a disadvantage in court proceedings. However, Colorado law strives to treat men and women equally in matters such as divorce, and having experienced legal representation on your […]
July 25, 2024
Divorcing without children
Divorcing when you do not have children together is usually a much simpler process than enacting a divorce in which the parties share one or more children. In a divorce without children, the process is based on the need to ensure a fair split of marital property, focusing purely on the facts and rarely straying […]
July 19, 2024
