Estate Planning in Colorado
Dorothy H. Tomasetti has helped countless families navigate the often confusing and emotional task of estate planning. She understands the sensitive nature of these types of responsibilities and handles each client with the utmost of care and compassion.
Proper estate planning is essential when it comes to preparing for your family's future. At Dorothy H. Tomasetti, Attorney at Law, we take a simple, straightforward approach to estate planning in order to maximize and protect the inheritance you leave behind. To discuss estate planning for your family, contact the firm today.
Click an item below for more information about some of the specific aspects of estate planning Dorothy can assist you with.
Creating wills and trusts
Wills and trusts are the tools used for allocating a deceased’s assets. While making your wishes known verbally is a good way of preparing for the future, it is impossible to guarantee others will follow them after you pass. You should consult an attorney to make sure your property is divided in the exact manner you deem appropriate.
Dorothy Tomasetti can help you create your will and update it as necessary, ensuring your inheritance is kept orderly and in accordance to Colorado law. She can also create a trust in conjunction with your will, reducing taxes on your estate and protecting your assets from creditors.
Living wills
A living will (sometimes known as a medical directive) is a legal document that clearly expresses which medical treatments you agree to accept or refuse, such as life support, resuscitation, or artificial feedings, if you are seriously injured or become mentally incompetent.
A proxy—someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are not able to—can also be appointed through a living will. It ensures your loved ones will not have to make any difficult decisions regarding your healthcare during a crisis and guarantees your wishes will be followed.
Power of attorney
Power of attorney gives someone the authority to make legal or business decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Such authorization should not be given lightly; unless otherwise specified, power of attorney ends when you die.
While Colorado law does not require a witness to be present when a power of attorney document is signed, it is best to have a legal professional ensure all paperwork is properly filed and notarized to prevent any future misunderstandings.
Experienced estate planning makes a difference
We understand it is difficult to plan for the day when you are no longer with your loved ones. Dorothy Tomasetti helps clients in Littleton and the surrounding areas prepare for the future and will never overwhelm you with complicated legal jargon or extensive paperwork. Her compassion and experience in estate planning provide you with efficient, effective, and inexpensive service few other lawyers can provide. Contact the firm today.
