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18
Dec
Essential Estate Planning Documents Every Colorado Resident Needs
Category: Estate Planning
When people think of estate planning, a will is often the first (and only) document that comes to mind. But, a well-rounded estate plan includes several essential legal do...
30
Oct
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Colorado?
Category: Living Wills
Many people delay creating a will, thinking they are too young, too healthy, or do not have enough assets. But, in Colorado, dying without a will—known as dying intestate—can re...
16
Sep
Choosing the Right Executor or Trustee for Your Estate Plan
Category: Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan – whether it’s a will, a revocable living trust – is a fundamental step toward securing your family’s future and peace of mind. But, the documents themse...
16
Aug
How to Transfer Your Home into a Living Trust in Colorado
Category: Living Trust
So, you have made the smart decision to create a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan, recognizing its power to help your family avoid probate, maintain privacy, a...
16
Jul
How a Living Trust Can Help Your Family Avoid Probate in Colorado
Category: Probate Services
Probate. While it is a seven-letter word, for many families in Colorado, it is akin to four-letter curse word. A word that evokes dread, conjuring images of lengthy court battle...
25
Jun
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Will in Colorado Springs
Category: Living Wills
Creating a will is one of the most important steps in your estate plan, yet many Colorado Springs residents make critical mistakes that can undermine their intentions. To ensure...
13
Jun
The TAP Method: Choosing the Right Agents for Your Estate Plan
Category: Estate Planning
By Matthew Collett, Esq. Regardless of the structure of your estate plan (Will-based or Trust-based), one of the most important decisions you must make is to select the agents t...
04
Jun
Protecting Your Adult Children
Category: Living Wills
Congratulations to all high school graduates and parents! This is an exciting time full of changes and new beginnings. But, before your young adult moves to the next stage of li...
19
May
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Category: Estate Planning
Your estate plan is not a one-time task—it should evolve as your life and financial circumstances change. At The Law Office of Kevin Hancock, we help Colorado Springs families s...
19
May
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Will in Colorado Springs
Category: Living Wills
Creating a will is one of the most important steps in your estate plan, yet many Colorado Springs residents make critical mistakes that can undermine their intentions. To ensure...