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Estate Taxes Denver

Depending on how much you own when you die, your Estate may have to pay Estate taxes before your assets can be distributed to your heirs.  Estate taxes are different from and in addition to probate expenses and final income taxes.  Although some states have their own inheritance/death taxes, Colorado currently does not.  Federal estate…
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Revocable Living Trust Denver

Probate is the legal process through which the court oversees the transfer of your assets upon your death. There are many disadvantages associated with the probate process. Some problems include the following: probate can be expensive, your assets can be frozen and unavailable to your heirs for long periods of time, the probate process is public…
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Estate Planning Denver

A Will is a document which gives direction to the Probate Court as to how you want your Estate administered.  If you die in the state of Colorado, without a will, there is a set of laws which govern who will receive your assets.   Without a Will one of your heirs or interested parties…
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Estate Tax Planning Denver

Depending on how many assets you can claim when you die, your estate may have to pay taxes before your assets can be distributed to your heirs.  Estate taxes must be paid in addition to probate expenses and final income taxes.   Federal estate taxes can be expensive and must be paid in cash within nine…
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