Estate Planning
Protecting your family and planning for the future are the key components to the Denver estate planning practice at the law office of Dennis E. Valentine, Attorney at Law. We take the time to sit down with you, to learn and discuss your present needs and future goals. With over 37 years of experience in the practice of law, we are able to advise you on your options and prepare all the necessary documents to craft a comprehensive estate plan that meets your unique needs.
Wills, Trusts and Estates
The will is the traditional vehicle for distributing your estate, and there are still many reasons why a will should be a part of your estate plan. More and more often, however, people look to a trust to accomplish their estate planning. A properly prepared and funded trust allows you to direct and control where your money and property go, while also eliminating the time and expense of probate and eliminating or minimizing the impact of estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes on the value of your estate. In many cases, a combination of a will and trust will provide the maximum benefit to you and your family.
Planning for the Unexpected
Estate planning is more than just deciding how to distribute your assets when you die. A thoughtful, comprehensive estate plan will also make sure that you are cared for in the event you become physically or mentally incapacitated and are unable to make or communicate decisions regarding your finances and healthcare. If you become incapacitated and have not made plans, the court may impose a guardianship or conservatorship upon you, and your personal care and financial affairs will be decided for you by a court-appointed guardian or conservator. We can help you to consider these possibilities in advance, so that if the need arises, you and your finances will be taken care of according to your wishes, by people whom you know and trust.
At Dennis E. Valentine, Attorney at Law, we have the capability to address your estate planning needs through a variety of instruments, including:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Medical Powers of Attorney
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- General Powers of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directives (Living Wills)
- Special Needs Trusts
- Living Revocable Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
Experienced Denver Estate Planning Attorney
It is never too early and (almost) never too late to start estate planning. Come see us in our Denver office, or if you are unable to travel, we can schedule a time to come visit you. Together we can develop a clear picture of your goals and create a comprehensive plan that considers your needs and looks out for your interests during your lifetime, while also ensuring that your estate is handled according to your wishes after you are gone. Contact Dennis E. Valentine today for a free consultation with an experienced Denver estate planning lawyer.
