Colorado Estate Planning Attorney

What is guardianship and conservatorship? Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we want to share some information about these roles and how they apply in elder law. In the eyes of the law, every adult is considered to be capable of reasonable making decisions for themselves unless a court deems otherwise.…

Have you ever wondered what happens without an estate plan when someone dies? Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we know what happens because we see it regularly. If you are settling a deceased family member’s estate, you likely have a few questions about how things will and should be settled…

Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we know that helping aging parents with estate planning can be difficult. Today, we would like to provide you with helpful information to make the estate planning process easier and get you started on the right foot. For further assistance, you’re more than welcome to…

At the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we know how important legally protecting a family member with dementia can be. If you have a family member who is at risk from dementia or already suffering from it, you may need to get some vitally important paperwork together for their protection. Critical Importance There…

What is a special needs pooled trust? Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we get a number of clients who want to understand more about trusts in general. Today, we want to share more specifically about special needs pooled trust. If you have someone you love who has special needs or…

Choosing an executor for estate administration is an important decision. Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we want to give you some helpful information on how to choose the right person to be your executor. First, it is important to understand a bit more about your executor’s responsibilities and what happens…

Knowing the differences between irrevocable and revocable trusts is an important part of making informed decisions. At the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we assist many of our clients with important decisions regarding trusts and estate planning. Revocable and irrevocable trusts are very different and serve different purposes. Here are some of the…

With an aging population, we at Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver have more clients who inquire about nursing home planning and Medicaid. The rules surrounding long-term care and Medicaid can be quite complicated. Here is a general overview you are looking into long-term care for someone who will need Medicaid. What is Long-Term…

Here at the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we often help our clients work through the pros and cons of a residence trust, more specifically a qualified personal residence trust or QPRT. There are many types of trusts, all with their own benefits and challenges. And that leads to a lot of great…

At the Meurer & Potter Law Office in Denver, we often are asked what people should consider when choosing your medical / healthcare POA agent. Choosing a person to have durable power of attorney for your health care is an important decision. You should make this choise in advance of actually needing it, especially because…