Estate planning & probate

Wills, trusts, and what the executor actually has to do.

With James Baird. A former teacher, which is why he can explain probate to someone who's never heard the word.

Wills

Simple will $650 flat

Who gets what, who looks after the children, who's in charge. Most Colorado families need a will and not much more.

Trusts

Quoted after the first meeting

A trust makes sense if you own property in more than one state, have a child with a disability, or want to keep things private. Otherwise, we'll usually tell you a will is enough.

Powers of attorney and medical directives

$950 flat with a will

Who decides for you if you can't. The documents people regret not having far more than they regret having.

Probate administration

Hourly · estimate in writing

What the executor actually has to do, step by step, over roughly twelve months. We'll do as much or as little as you want.

Estate disputes

Hourly · we refer complex litigation

A will that doesn't say what someone expected. We handle straightforward disputes and refer the rest to litigators we trust.

Do I need a will or a trust?

For most Colorado families, a will. The honest answer, and the three exceptions →