Register for our free webinar on this topic at lunchtime on May 19th: What to Do When Someone Dies (and Something Feels Wrong). Your father just died, so you’re making funeral arrangements, notifying family, and...

Recently we held a free webinar on this topic, which you can watch on our Resources page. People sometimes imagine that family disputes over estates begin with dramatic confrontations at the lawyer’s office or shocking...

To learn more about how we approach estate litigation, watch the recording from our free webinar “When Families Fight: Legal Options That Protect Everyone” – watch it now. Most people don’t expect their family’s estate...

This is the beginning of an exciting new era for Rocky Mountain Elder Law. We can’t wait for you to pay us a visit and to show you around. The new office has more space...

To learn more about how we approach estate litigation, watch the recording from our free webinar “When Families Fight: Legal Options That Protect Everyone” – watch it now. When people think about elder law, estate...

When most people think about estate planning, they picture signing a will, a few pages that decide who gets what when they’re gone. But a will is only one small piece of a much larger...

When I describe an estate plan as “a love letter to the people who love you,” I’m not being sentimental. I’m speaking from decades of experience witnessing peaceful and painful deaths, both as a hospice...

Although generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only been available to the public for a few years, we’re beginning to see its impact everywhere. Recently, people have started turning to AI to generate legal documents like...

I’ve witnessed families navigate the most difficult decisions of their lives. However, often the challenging circumstances families find themselves in could be easily prevented with a few documents, such as a Medical Power of Attorney....

Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming and it can open the floodgates to a maze of legal questions and paperwork. If you’ve recently lost a spouse or are supporting someone who has, you may...

Many people think estate planning means writing a will and planning for after you’re gone. But what happens when you’re still alive but can no longer make decisions for yourself? What if dementia clouds your...

Fraud isn’t just something you read about in headlines; it’s a growing and deeply personal threat, especially for older adults and those who are socially isolated. Common scams take more than money, they take trust,...

Navigating the ins and outs of Medicaid planning can feel overwhelming, especially with so much information available to you. However, it is vitally important to start thinking about Medicaid Planning early and to have a...

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re wondering how to simplify your assets, minimize probate, or understand the purpose of a trust, the key is having clear, effective tools...

Recently we held a webinar on how to spot and stop elder fraud – you can watch it on YouTube Elder fraud and the financial exploitation of seniors is a growing problem. Lonely seniors have...

A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a crucial legal tool that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf for financial or medical matters. While having a trusted agent can provide peace...

After two decades as an attorney and hospice chaplain, I’ve seen how critical estate planning is for protecting families. My work has taught me that these plans are more than legal documents—they are acts of...

Rocky Mountain Elder Law is proud to sponsor BOXED 2024, a cooking challenge supporting Benefits in Action. On October 9, local chefs will create dishes from the same grocery boxes delivered to homebound clients, with...

A will is more than just a legal document, it’s a final gift to your loved ones, ensuring that your wishes are honored and that your family is cared for. Without a will, your estate...

This year, significant upcoming changes to federal income tax laws need our attention because they might mean you should revisit your estate plan. While you may think you are immune to these changes, a closer...

This summer my son turned 18, finished high school, and will be heading off to college in the fall. This has been a milestone year in my house and we are so proud of him....

In the United States, Medicaid matters because it is the only avenue to get government support to pay for your long-term nursing home care needs. Medicare does not cover long-term nursing care. So, the options...

In Colorado, a common law marriage are more complicated than many people realize. Some people assume that they are common law married because they have been with their partner for many years, where in fact...

As people think about getting older and needing care, they start considering the cost and what help there is available. Many people have heard of Medicare and Medicaid, but there is a big difference between...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WzrwvMqZ3-c In the United States, gay marriage became legal across all 50 states in 2015. However, given the makeup of the current Supreme Court, this could change in the coming years. It would be a...

The below blog is based on our recent webinar “Why you need an estate plan NOW”. You can watch the webinar recording on YouTube. Many of us tend to procrastinate on estate planning, thinking we...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off estate planning. We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, thinking that we have plenty of time to address these matters....

We are delighted to introduce you to Rocky Mountain Elder Law’s new mascot, Alfonzo! Rocky Mountain Elder Law’s founder Kate Silburn received Alfonzo as a surprise 20th wedding anniversary present from her husband. Alfonzo is...

https://youtu.be/Bu14PGCZQMY Recently, Rocky Mountain Elder Law founder Kate Silburn was interviewed on Channel 9’s flagship program Colorado & Company. Kate talked about her passion for caring for others and gave advice on how to prevent...

Rocky Mountain Elder Law has won the Minority/Women-Owned Business of the Year category of the 2023 Celebrate Jeffco awards. The Celebrate Jeffco awards, by the West Metro Chamber, are dedicated to celebrating the businesses in...

Rocky Mountain Elder Law is holding a Clothes Drive to help the Lakota Nation residents of the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. In the run-up to November’s Native American Heritage Month, we will be collecting...

Exploitation of older people is sadly common and financial exploitation is very damaging to its victims. According to the National Council on Ageing it costs victims as much as $36.5 billion per year. It can...

As we spend more and more of our time online and conduct our business there, we inevitably start to have numerous passwords for our digital accounts. Moreover, to make them secure enough, we make them...

Financial exploitation is sadly common in our country. Around 1 in 10 Americans over 60 years old have experienced some form of elder abuse. We have developed a Guide to Financial Exploitation to help you...

Rocky Mountain Elder Law recently worked on a case where an elderly man with mild dementia was at risk of exploitation by those around him. An 89-year-old Colorado man (Tom) with mild dementia had a...

Elder law is all about protection against financial exploitation. Everything I do, from estate planning to guardianships and conservatorships, helps protect a family’s legacy. People think they just need a will to take care of...

Estate plans are love letters to your nearest and dearest. Having an estate plan means that when you die, your family can grieve, free of the burden of challenging decisions. I believe that people are...

Please support our indigenous communities On August 3, 1990, President George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, also called National Native American Heritage Month. This month is...

Rocky Mountain Elder Law founder Kate Silburn was recently interviewed on Golden internet radio station The Cloud. She talked about the reason she went into law and her mission to help vulnerable people. You can...

Dementia, or the impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions is becoming common among older people. Although it is not a normal part of aging, we are seeing it with increasing frequency. According to...

On September 20th 2021, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of our new offices in Lakewood. The West Metro Chamber kindly provided the ribbon and giant scissors. Thank you to everyone who...

Native American rights are very close to my heart. My mother was a Mescalero Apache and I have strong ties to Native American tribes. This ruling is very important to me because it represents a...

You may think that once you have created your estate plan, you can put it away and not think about it again. This is not the case. Perhaps your attorney put together the most suitable...

What is the difference between a will and a living will? A will is a document that springs into action when you die. It has no legal effect while you’re alive. On the other hand,...

What is a Power of Attorney? Powers of Attorney are legal documents that allow someone else (an agent) to act on your (the principal’s) behalf. The agent designated in the document should put your needs...

Many people think that estate planning is just a Will, but a Will is only one part of it. A Will only comes into effect after you die and concerns the division of your assets...