Homeowner Associations – Collecting Overdue Assessments

Everyone is a little short on cash these days, especially homeowner associations with members behind in paying association dues and assessments. While the governing documents of the homeowner association may say the homeowner must promptly pay dues and assessments, collecting what is owed can be quite a bit more difficult.

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Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

[Misconception #9] Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series…

Wills And Children From Prior Relationships

Everybody knows they should have a will, but is it really necessary? The answer is pretty easy if there are children involved from a prior relationship. The answer is a definite yes. Here is why.

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Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

[Misconception #8] Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series…

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Unforgiven

The death of the family matriarch or patriarch combined with a blended family or adopted children can become a financial and emotional disaster. Even the smallest dispute can result in large legal bills. The way to avoid the this financial disaster and deep emotional trauma is to forgive, and if you are the unforgiven, well, do your best to open the lines of communication and stay out of the courthouse. That said, the path of the unforgiven is often preordained.

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Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

[Misconception #7] Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series…

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Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

[Misconception #6] Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series…

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Basic Contract Skills: Dispute Resolution Clauses

Mediation or arbitration clauses are found in just about every standard contract these days. These alternate dispute resolution clauses should be carefully reviewed before including the clause in any contract.

Fiduciaries In A Colorado Estate Plan

In drafting Colorado wills, we get asked to explain the difference between a personal representative, a trustee, a guardian, a conservator and an agent under a power of attorney. While all five roles are filled by fiduciaries, the responsibilities are different.

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Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

[Misconception #5] Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series…