Most Powers of Attorney are titled as “Durable” Powers of Attorney. What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney? The Colorado Bar Association provides this explanation: “A ‘Durable’ Power of Attorney permits an agent to make decisions on behalf of the principal if the principal becomes incapacitated. This is done by…including certain language such as: ‘this […]
Estate Planning – Importance of Powers of Attorney – Power of Attorney Series – #1 A common question on powers of attorney arises when there is an emergency medical situation. For example, Mom is rushed to the hospital by ambulance accompanied by Dad. While Mom is rushed into an emergency exam room, the hospital asks […]
Many people are afraid to go to lawyers or they don’t want to spend the money for an attorney to draft a Will for them. So they prepare their own wills. The majority of the time these “homemade” Wills are written in language that allows room for challenging by heirs. In the end their probate […]
“Considerations for All Advance Medical Directives Your advance medical directive(s) should include statements about any religious beliefs that would either prohibit or require certain types of medical care, existing medical conditions that you want the medical professionals to know about in advance, which document shall control if there is more than one declaration and they […]
This is a common issue between renters/landlords. Tenant is moving out and wants the return of his security deposit. Landlord refunds a portion of the deposit and includes an accounting for the unreturned amount. Tenant disputes the amount not returned and claims that all “damages” were normal wear and tear to the property. Landlord marks […]
I was trying to finish a project at home. I needed to anchor some wood into concrete. I’m a relatively handy guy, but this isn’t something I do all the time. I knew I needed to use Tapcon® concrete screws. I used them once before. They are a distinctive blue color. I went […]
This particular article is an attempt to distinguish the various types of formal dispute resolution in use in Colorado. While it is often overlooked, most people resolve their disagreements by talking them through, and using a generous helping of forgiveness and understanding I suppose. You should always start there. If you need formal help resolving […]
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