by Kelly Law Firm | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Inheritance Laws, Myth
Just like other types of planning, estate planning and beneficiary designation is never a “once and done” proposition. Your life, preferences, and goals evolve over time and may be impacted by outside influences – such as the financial markets, tax... 
by Kelly Law Firm | Jul 18, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
If you get a divorce, in most states your ex-spouse is automatically disinherited from your Will. Setting up an estate plan while divorce is pending could help protect your assets and your future. What if You Die before the Divorce is Final?! In that case, your... 
by Kelly Law Firm | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Myth
Truth: If you pass away without a Will, each state will apply its “laws of intestacy” to determine who will get what. Essentially, it is an Estate Plan that the State has created for you. In Colorado, if you pass away without a will, the order of... 
by Kelly Law Firm | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
End-of-life planning can expose oversights surrounding ownership of assets. Owning property jointly with your spouse can create creditor protections and efficiencies when the property is transferred upon the first spouse’s death. Additionally, while it may seem... 
by Kelly Law Firm | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
Like most plans, estate planning isn’t a “set it and forget it” matter. Simply having a plan isn’t enough! To avoid an estate planning mistake, your plans need to be updated after major life events – such as marriage, buying a home,...