On April 2nd we are holding a free lunchtime webinar to discuss the true cost of going to trial. Understand what going to trial really means: the financial, emotional, and time costs most people don't anticipate. Register now. Few things are more painful than discovering a parent has been manipulated in their final years. I’ve worked with families who watched helplessly as warning signs...
We are delighted to share that Rocky Mountain Elder Law has been the recipient of a 2026 West Metro Chamber award as part of its annual Bourbon St Bash celebration. Rocky Mountain Elder Law won the Underrepresented Group-Owned Business Award category. This event celebrates and honors the economic, social, and community contributions that West Metro Chamber member businesses and organizations...
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 plan to end up in court. Yet estate litigation is more common than many realize, especially when large or complex assets are involved, or when transparency and trust break down. I...
We are delighted to announce that we now have a new office! Here is our new address: 12345 West Alameda Parkway, Suite 204, Lakewood, CO 80228 See where we are on the map. Our phone number is staying the same: 720 457 4573 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 and...
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 planning often comes to mind, rather than courtrooms. However, the reality is that when it comes to probate litigation, elder law is often a different angle on family law. Family law...
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 plan. Comprehensive estate planning is more than documents, it’s how you leave the people you love, the values you want to protect, and the kind of care and dignity you want at the end of your life. It creates...
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 chaplain at patients' bedsides and as an attorney helping families navigate the legal realities when planning hasn't been done. I've learned that Advance Directives aren't just legal documents....
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 wills. It may seem like an easy, inexpensive solution, but when it comes to your legacy, the end of your life, and your family's future, an AI-generated will could...
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. When "Interested Persons" Take Control Let me share what happened to an elderly woman I'll call Margaret. She lived independently, had no children, and was...
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 wonder: Do I need to open probate? What happens to retirement accounts? What about the house? Let’s walk through some of the most commonly-asked questions after a spouse or loved one passes: Q: Do I...
