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Author: Grant Van Der Jagt, JD

Grant Van Der Jagt, JD is a Founding Attorney of Tactical Lawyers and leads the Estate Planning & Probate practice. He is an Avvo Top Rated (10.0 Superb) and AV Preeminent rated attorney recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for Estate Planning and Tax Strategy in Colorado.
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Estate Planning / Wills & Trusts

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Colorado

Estate planning for blended families in Colorado: protecting your spouse and children from a prior marriage without conflict. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Wills & Trusts

How to Fund a Living Trust in Colorado (the Step Most People Skip)

How to fund a living trust in Colorado: retitling your home, accounts, and business interests so the trust actually avoids probate. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Wills & Trusts

Special Needs Trusts in Colorado: Providing Without Disrupting Benefits

Special needs trusts in Colorado: provide for a loved one without disrupting SSI or Medicaid, first-party vs. third-party trusts. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Wills & Trusts

Naming a Guardian for Your Children in Colorado: How It Works

How to name a guardian for your children in Colorado: why your will controls, choosing backups, and what judges consider. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Probate

Colorado Beneficiary Deeds: How the State’s Best Probate-Avoidance Tool Works

Colorado beneficiary deeds explained: how C.R.S. 15-15-401 lets real estate skip probate, when to use one, and the pitfalls to avoid. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Powers of Attorney

Colorado Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know

Colorado power of attorney essentials: validity under C.R.S. 15-14-705, durable vs. medical POAs, and when to notarize. Flat-fee help: 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Probate

The Colorado Probate Process: How It Works and How Long It Takes

How probate works in Colorado and how long it takes: informal vs. formal probate, the 4-month creditor window, and ways to shorten it. 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Wills & Trusts

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Colorado?

Dying without a will in Colorado: how intestacy under C.R.S. 15-11-102 divides your estate, who inherits, and how to take back control. 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning

How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Colorado? A Transparent Breakdown

What estate planning costs in Colorado: flat-fee wills and trusts, what drives attorney pricing, and what you actually get. Call 720-499-0000.

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Estate Planning / Probate

How to Avoid Probate in Colorado: Strategies That Work

How to avoid probate in Colorado: funded living trusts, beneficiary deeds, and titling strategies that keep assets out of court. Call 720-499-0000.

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