Protecting Young Adults Before an Emergency Arises Matthew is going to college and living on his own for the first time. Months have been spent planning, applying to schools, and pursuing financial aid. Matthew’s parents made sure that he had a good computer, a credit card for emergencies, and even the special extra-long twin sheets […]
While we certainly enjoy reviewing a contract before there is a dispute, the reality is that many contracts are not reviewed by legal counsel. For various reasons, people opt to do it themselves. With that in mind, here is a short list of rules to live by and contract clauses to always scrutinize.
An estate planning attorney listens to your wants and needs and turns your wants and needs into language that will actually carry out your goals. Online services tend to hedge against any sort of guarantee that their document(s) will work: “[The online service does] not warrant that the content is accurate, reliable or correct; that the services […]
When it comes to estate planning, don’t be fooled into thinking that inexpensive online estate plans will accomplish what you actually desire. In most cases, online estate plans are very simplistic, incomplete, and will not avoid the probate process. For something as important as your estate plan, you really shouldn’t do it yourself. A Last […]
Colorado Prenuptial Agreement A Colorado prenuptial agreement allows couples to agree in advance about how property is to be split upon divorce. Without a Colorado prenuptial agreement, the Colorado courts decide how property will be divided upon divorce. Colorado is a separate property state. In a separate property state, property is typically “owned” by the […]
What is an Exculpatory Clause? Today, virtually every form contract contains an exculpatory clause. An exculpatory clause is a clause in the contract that strictly limits the liability of one party. For example, if you rent skis from a local ski shop, the contract may contain an exculpatory clause limiting the liability of the ski […]