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(303) 757-8300 Home Practice Areas Why Hire Us Attorneys Blog Payments Contact ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS IN DENVER, COLORADO What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is the process of managing the financial responsibilities and the distribution of an individual’s assets after their death. Your estate includes everything that you own, including real estate, cars, houses, bank accounts, investments, personal property, life insurance policies, and more. Proper estate planning can help individuals protect their assets and reduce estate taxes. Nearly everyone has an estate, so if you need legal assistance or are considering estate litigation, do not hesitate to reach out to our Denver team of estate planning attorneys today for support. Our firm will help you create an estate plan that works for you and your family while providing continued support that meets your needs. Wills A will is a legal document that states how an individual wishes to distribute their assets after death. In order for a will to be valid in the state of Colorado, it must be in writing, signed by the creator of the will (testator), and it must be witnessed by at least two individuals who are not beneficiaries of the will. The main function of a will is to handle the distribution of assets and name an executor who will manage the estate. Trusts A trust differs from a will in that it typically does not require probate and allows an individual to manage and distribute their assets while they are still alive. Trusts are designed to allow a third party trustee to manage the assets on the beneficiaries’ behalf. There are a number of different reasons why trusts can prove beneficial Unlike wills, which become public records, trusts allow for a much more private distribution of assets. They offer several advantages that may be useful depending on the circumstances of your estate. There are multiple different types of trusts, and an estate planning attorney will be able to offer assistance in choosi
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