Should I Consider an Ethical Will?
While your Will conveys what you want your loved ones to have, an ethical will compliments your Will by sharing with them what you want them to know.
At Legacy Planning and Probate, we urge our clients to plan for tomorrow, today. What other questions do you have about estate planning documents? Are you ready to get started? Be sure to contact us through the website by clicking here to send us a message with your questions or start the process. If “owning your story” is important to you, please reach out directly to Nancy Sharp for assistance with telling your stories and expressing your values in the form of an Ethical Will.
Read More
What’s the Big Deal with Probate?
Simply put, many individuals reach out to us to develop an estate plan that reduces the cost, time, and effort associated with the probate process.
What is the big deal with probate? What if the appropriate steps are not taken and there is no plan in place? What happens then?
Read More
Generating Estate Vehicles for Your Parents
Our firm is happy to schedule a consultation by an adult child on behalf of his or her parents; however, the adult child must understand a few things before we proceed with Estate Planning Vehicles.
Read More
Estate Planning for Women: Helping with Control
Women of all demographics should prioritize planning for tomorrow, today! Our firm is proud to be a part of a profession helping other women talk about hard conversations! At Legacy Planning and Probate, we strive to make conversations about death, divorce, and taxes approachable and educational.
Read More
Estate Planning FAQs
So, you may be asking: where do I start? Estate planning typically involves creation of basic documents, such as a Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and a Disposition of Last Remains. You may need all or some of those. They may be very straightforward or more complicated. Legacy Planning & Probate is here to simplify the process, address your needs, and provide you with peace of mind. Read on for some additional information and tips to get the process moving.
Read More
Estate Planning and Self-Care
It is the firm’s new endeavor to be a change maker in expanding clients’ view of “self-care”. At Legacy Planning and Probate, we genuinely believe making the decisions for tomorrow and completing the documents required, has the potential to relieve pressure and allow clients to enjoy the precious moments in the today! Estate planning can likely mitigate the weight of the unknown and offer a freeing breath, despite the environment of angst and fear many clients, themselves, are experiencing.
Read More
Planning for your Pets in Colorado
Many of us consider our pets to be a part of our families, but what many may not realize is that we can plan for our beloved animals in our estate planning documents. Have you thought about who you would want to care for your pets in the event of your death?
Read More
I don't consider myself wealthy. Do I really need a will?
You may be under the impression that estate planning is something reserved for the very wealthy—a process distributing large estates to a complicated series of beneficiaries. Estate planning is an essential service not just for the rich, but for everyone. If you die without a will, it is nearly impossible to control how your assets are distributed to your family, or who is appointed as guardian for your child, or what happens to your pets.
Read More
My ex-spouse died, leaving estate planning documents from before our divorce that name me as a beneficiary and/or fiduciary. What should I do?
Were you named in your ex-spouse’s will? Or would you like to update your estate planning documents to reflect a recent divorce or re-marriage? Click “Schedule a Consultation” below to set up an appointment with Kim Raemdonck, an experienced Colorado estate planning attorney.
Read More
What is Community Property?
When one spouse dies, community property automatically passes to the surviving spouse—without any need for probate. More importantly, though, is that transferring property in this way can help you avoid paying expensive capital gains tax, which can result in significant savings. Are you interested in these tax benefits? Do you live in Texas or have you lived in a community property state and want to know more about the status of your property?
Read More
About the Owner
My name is Kim and I am the founder, owner, and managing attorney at LPP. I opened LPP in December after several years with a boutique estate planning, probate, and tax law firm in downtown Denver. Building a business during a Pandemic has definitely been an interesting journey, but I am so grateful for my amazing clients, friends, and family who have supported me and encouraged me along the way.
Read More
Can I Write a Last Will and Testament on my Own?
While you can technically write a will without the help of a lawyer, a notary, and witnesses, it is a dangerous option with the potential to fail entirely. At Legacy Planning and Probate, LLC, we can ensure that your wishes are communicated competently and effectively in your will.
Read More
