New Choices for Disposition in Colorado The typical Disposition of Final Remains form in Colorado includes as the primary item, the choice for the declarant to have their body either buried, cremated, entombed or “other.” And while burial, cremation or entombment...
A Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) is designed to protect assets in the event a person is sued or files for bankruptcy. 11 states have statutes authorizing the use of DAPTs: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio,...
Required Minimum Distributions, 26 C.F.R. Parts 1 and 54 (2022) On February 24, 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement plans, providing additional clarity on some points, but raising questions...
Consider using this checklist as a starting point for thinking about what you would want your designated health care agent to know if they need to act to make decisions on your behalf. This is an evolving conversation and you are encouraged to discuss this...
A good estate plan should be about so much more than your “estate.” For a single person, a good estate plan includes careful instructions as to who should make decisions regarding your assets and well-being if you become incapacitated. With the right documents—durable...
Blended families face unique estate planning challenges. If you and your spouse have children from prior relationships, each of you may have different plans for your respective care if either of you becomes incapacitated or how you want your assets to be used to...
