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Can you choose to disinherit certain family members?
Some people have a sense of entitlement when it comes to the property of their family members. Children and grandchildren frequently develop expectations based on what they think certain property…
3 way you might challenge the evidence in a criminal case
If your criminal case goes to court, the prosecution must present evidence to back up their claims that you are guilty. They may also use any evidence they have to…
How can you practice self-care in a divorce?
Divorce can take a huge emotional toll on people. When you are busy trying to handle a divorce while also holding down a job and running a household, you can…
3 hidden costs of a DUI conviction
If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you should not just take it on the chin. There are many ways to contest these charges, and you…
How does memory affect criminal cases?
What someone remembers, or says they remember, could be crucial in convicting someone of a crime. People often assume that what an eyewitness says must be accurate, which can lead…
3 tips for handling custody during the holidays
The first holiday season after a divorce can be challenging, even more so if you have kids. Most children enjoy the Christmas holidays, and you won’t want to disappoint your…
3 estate planning mistakes to avoid
Mistakes in your estate plan can cause a lot of problems for your family and also perhaps for you. Let’s look at the kind of mistakes people commonly make. The…
Roles of trust you need to allocate in an estate plan
Implementing your estate plan requires the help of several people. Or perhaps one person who can take on various roles. A financial power of attorney They can do things like…
3 reasons to tell your family about your estate plan
You might want to keep the details of your estate plan to yourself. Many people do. Yet it is typically best to share at least some details with your family. Here are…
4 sets of people to tell about your divorce
You might not feel like shouting about your pending divorce from the rooftops. Yet, you should think about telling a few key people. These are people who can help you…
3 ways to improve communication as co-parents
Parenting together after your divorce can be challenging. If you do not manage those challenges well, it can result in conflict, which harms you and your children. There are ways…
What is a letter of instruction?
However simple or complex your estate plan is, there is one document that it should always include. This is a letter of instruction. This document is relatively straightforward to write, but…
This may be the biggest myth about estate planning
There are many different myths about estate planning, and it’s important for people to sort this out before they get started. You don’t want to make any avoidable mistakes simply…
3 actions that may affect the value of your marital estate
When married Colorado couples decide to divorce, they either reach their own property division arrangements or turn to the family courts. Judges presiding over divorces will apply the Colorado equitable distribution…
What does a mandatory protection order mean?
You got into a fight with your significant other and things heated up rather rapidly. The next thing you know, you were charged with domestic violence and slapped with a…
Do you need to include powers of attorney in your estate plan?
Some estate planning documents are more common than others. Most people who intentionally plan their estates will create a will, but trusts are less common. Just because documents aren’t used…
What happens to your retirement account when you divorce?
Trying to make sense of your marital estate can be a challenge in the early stages of a divorce. Many people struggle to identify what is truly marital property and…
2 important Supreme Court decisions on the Miranda Warning
You are probably at least aware of your Miranda rights. Anyone who has watched a television show where someone gets arrested knows that the police should tell an individual about…
The value of a revocable trust in your estate plan
A revocable trust is a powerful tool for your estate plan. Whether you wish to avoid probate or protect assets for future generations, creating a revocable trust can help you…
Spoiling your child as you divorce can do more harm than good
You may have looked at other parents who spoiled their kids with expensive electronics, cars, ski trips and shopping sprees during their divorce and vowed you would never do that.…
How do advance medical directives work?
Estate planning allows you to manage your life and your finances, but it also helps you retain control over issues affecting the end of your life. For example, you can…
How police evidence records could help with your defense
No one wants to get into trouble with the law, but thousands of people get arrested and then charged with criminal offenses in Colorado every single year. Mistakes ranging from…
Looking out for parental alienation can help you maintain healthy relationships with your children
If you have children, your divorce may be more complex than if you did not. Having kids can make things more complicated in many ways. This can be especially true…
Post-divorce estate plan changes involve more than money
If you’re divorcing, you’ll almost certainly want to make some changes to your estate plan. It’s wise to have both estate planning and family law guidance as you do this.…
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