Denver, Colorado · Estate planning, asset protection & probate
Protect what you’ve built and the people you love.
Plain-language legal guidance for Colorado families: an estate plan that puts your wishes in writing, asset protection planning for the cost of long-term care, and steady help settling a loved one’s estate.
20 years
practicing law in Colorado
30 minutes
free first consultation
Meet Brian
you work with him directly
“I never felt rushed or pressured.”
Brady J., Denver · Estate planning
What we do
Three ways we help Colorado families.
Wherever you are, the first step is the same: a free, unhurried conversation about your family and what you want to happen.
Estate planning
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney that put your wishes in writing and name the people you trust.
Wills · Trusts · Special needs trusts →Asset protection
Plan ahead for the cost of long-term care and help preserve what you’ve built for the next generation.
Medicaid planning · Asset protection trusts →Probate & trust administration
Steady, step-by-step guidance for personal representatives and trustees after a loss.
Probate · Trust administration →Where are you starting?
Four places families begin. Pick yours.
“Talking with him was the first time I’d felt better since my Mom died. Brian is both professional and respectful.”
Start here · Estate planning
Which estate plan fits your family?
There’s no single right answer. Here are the three most common approaches, side by side, so you can come to your consultation with a sense of what might fit.
Will-based plan
Clear, simple, and easy to update
For straightforward estates. Puts your wishes in writing and names a guardian for minor children. Assets in your name alone usually go through probate, which in Colorado is often informal.
Trust-based plan
More privacy, more structure
Keeps trust assets out of probate and plans for who manages things if you can’t. Takes more setup, including retitling assets into the trust.
Protective trusts
Special needs and long-term care
For a loved one who receives or may need disability benefits, or for planning ahead for the cost of care. Specific rules apply, and timing matters.
Your attorney · 20 years in Colorado
Personal attention, from first call to final signature.
You’ll work directly with Brian, who takes time to understand your family, explains each option in plain language, and lets you decide at your own pace.
- Direct access
- Work with Brian throughout
- Clear explanations
- Plain language, practical options
- No surprises
- Fees discussed before work begins
How it works
Three steps, no pressure.
01
Schedule your free consultation
Pick a time online that works for you. You’ll meet with an attorney for 30 minutes, at no cost.
02
Talk through your options
We listen, answer your questions in plain language, and discuss fees before any work begins.
03
Move forward with confidence
Sign your documents with a notary arranged, and leave knowing your wishes are clearly in writing.
In our clients’ words
What families say.
“Brian was very thorough, professional, and organized throughout. I never felt rushed or pressured, and all my questions were answered.”
“His process is outstanding in walking us through all of the necessary elements. He offered helpful insights to our many questions.”
“Brian’s straightforward process and skillful guidance helped us make informed decisions. He patiently addressed our questions and concerns.”
Colorado answers & guides
Read up before you meet.
Do I need a will or a trust in Colorado?
A will is enough for many families. A trust can add privacy and help some assets avoid probate.
What to do in the first 30 days after a loss
The first steps for families and personal representatives, in the order they usually come up.
Understanding Colorado’s five-year look-back
How past gifts and transfers affect long-term care eligibility, and why timing matters.
All guides →Common questions
Questions we hear often.
Does a will avoid probate in Colorado?
No. A will tells the court your wishes, but property that passes under a will usually goes through probate. Many Colorado probates are informal and straightforward. If avoiding probate matters to you, a trust may be a better fit.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Colorado law decides who inherits, and the court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will lets you make those choices yourself.
How are fees discussed?
Fees are discussed before any work begins, so you know what to expect.
Can we meet virtually?
Yes. Consultations can be in person or virtual, whichever is easier for your family.
General information, not legal advice. For guidance on your situation, schedule a free consultation.
Free 30-minute consultation
Let’s talk through what your family needs.
Meet with an attorney for 30 minutes, at no cost. We’ll talk through your family and recommend only what fits.