The Validity Of Handwritten Wills In CO

Colorado law allows handwritten wills, but just because something is legal doesn't mean it's a good idea. These documents, called holographic wills, can create significant problems for your family after you're gone. What Makes A Handwritten Will Legal In Colorado Under Colorado law, a handwritten will is valid if it meets specific requirements. The entire document must be in your...

Avoiding Probate Without A Trust

Most people assume that avoiding probate court means setting up a revocable living trust. While trusts work well for many families, Colorado law offers several simpler alternatives that accomplish the same goal. These strategies can save your loved ones time and money without the upfront cost of trust administration. Understanding your options helps you make informed decisions about how your...

5 Critical Moments When You Need A Partnership Dispute Lawyer

Business partnerships start with optimism and shared vision. Two or more people come together believing their combined skills and resources will build something successful. Everyone agrees on the basics and gets to work. Then reality sets in. Partners disagree about strategy, contributions, or profit distribution. What seemed clear at the beginning becomes murky. Small frustrations grow into major conflicts. Our...

In-N-Out Advances Timnath Restaurant Plans

Northern Colorado is one step closer to welcoming another In-N-Out Burger, and the latest update signals meaningful progress for the long-anticipated project. For local residents and business owners watching development trends, projects like this often intersect with planning decisions that our Timnath, CO estate lawyer regularly helps families and investors consider as communities grow. According to Larimer County property records,...

Coroner Confirms Cause Of Evans Woman’s Death

The Larimer County Coroner’s Office has released new information surrounding the death of Kaylee Russell, a 20-year-old Evans resident whose disappearance prompted an extensive search in Northern Colorado. For families facing sudden loss, situations like this often raise questions that extend beyond the investigation itself, including estate and planning concerns that our Timnath, CO will lawyer regularly helps loved ones...

Can Trusts Shield Assets From Creditors

It depends on what kind of trust you're talking about. Not all trusts work the same way when it comes to keeping creditors away from your assets, and Colorado law draws some pretty clear lines between different trust structures. Let's start with revocable living trusts. These are the most common trusts people create for estate planning. During your lifetime, they...

Living Will Vs Last Will Key Differences

Many people assume a living will and a last will are the same thing, or at least similar documents. The truth is, they serve completely different purposes in your estate plan. A last will and testament outlines how you want your assets distributed after you pass away, while a living will focuses entirely on your medical care preferences while you're...

Can You Modify Your Living Trust Later

You've created a living trust. That's a smart move for protecting your assets and planning. But here's something most people don't think about until later: life changes. Sometimes dramatically. Maybe you get married. Maybe you get divorced. You have kids. You acquire a new property, or you simply change your mind about who should get what. These things happen, and...

Assets That Go Through Probate In CO

When someone passes away in Colorado, families often think everything goes through probate. It doesn't. Understanding which assets actually require court administration can save your loved ones significant time, money, and stress during what's already an overwhelming period. What Probate Actually Covers Probate is the legal process of transferring assets from a deceased person to their heirs or beneficiaries, but...

When Financial POA Takes Effect

Creating a financial power of attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. But here's something most people don't realize until it's too late: signing the document doesn't automatically mean it's active. The timing depends entirely on how you set it up. Understanding Immediate Powers Of Attorney An immediate power of...

Business Succession Planning In Colorado

You've spent years building your business. Decades, probably. Long hours, tough decisions, sacrifices your family understands better than anyone, but here's what I see all the time: business owners who've planned every detail of their operations but haven't thought about what happens when they're gone. Nobody wants to plan for their own death or disability. Without a succession plan, everything...

Protecting Your Revocable Trust From Creditors After Death

One of the most common questions we hear at W.B. Moore Law involves whether a revocable trust actually protects assets from creditors. The short answer might surprise you: during your lifetime, a revocable trust offers virtually no creditor protection. Let us explain why. A revocable trust is called "revocable" because you can change it, amend it, or completely dissolve it...

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