Albert V. Evans
Attorneys at Law
If you have started thinking about what's going to happen to your possessions and your financial assets after you pass away, you're probably thinking about writing a will. This is the most common estate planning document, where you can list out the items that you own...
When you got married, you meant it when you said, “forever and always.” That’s why the uneasiness you’ve been feeling lately has taken you by surprise. As you sit and sip your morning coffee, you find yourself wondering, “Are we headed for divorce?” Sometimes the...
One of the most common things that people say when asked why they don't have an estate plan is just that they'll do it later. They're putting it off for some particular reason, just procrastinating or they just think it isn't important to do it yet. They may believe...
You originally got married in a different state, where you and your spouse met. Perhaps it's where you grew up. Maybe you just went there for school and then got married after college. No matter how it happened, you are no longer living in the state where you tied the...
If a loved one dies without leaving a will or estate plan behind, it is called intestacy or dying intestate. In most cases, the absence of a will means that the Colorado probate court will decide who receives the decedent’s estate (assets, property, etc.). Probate...
You come to the world-shattering realization that it is time to file for divorce. Whether due to infidelity, malicious deceit, addiction or simply a profound inability to meet each other’s needs, it often feels like a choice that is no choice at all. Yet, this...
Sometimes, both spouses agree that divorce is necessary. Even if they disagree about matters like who gets the house or how to split custody, they both accept the end of the relationship. Other times, one spouse wants to move on, but the other wants to work on the...
You have to save throughout your entire working life to fund a comfortable retirement. You and your spouse may have put aside money for decades together to prepare for your golden years. If you file for divorce, you will have to split your property with your spouse....
Your mother or father may have explained their legacy wishes to you repeatedly as they grew older. They may have told you about what they want their funeral to be like or who should receive which assets of theirs. Unfortunately, you may realize after they die that...
If asked, most older Americans would probably say healthcare is at the top of their list of late-life concerns. We all want to live as long as possible, preferably while retaining control over our medical care. If you already have an estate plan, you can address your...
