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 very sad day for this country if it were to happen, but we cannot ignore the possibility. As part of your estate planning, you need to be aware of the potential risks that loom and plan accordingly. These...
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 don't need it because we're healthy or not facing immediate concerns. However, life is unpredictable and unforeseen events, such as illness or sudden injury, can disrupt our plans. While hoping for the...
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. There’s always tomorrow, after all.However, the truth is that estate planning is not something to put off. It's a vital step in protecting your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are taken care of when...
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 a Border Collie and was eight weeks old when he came to Kate from a ranch in Boulder. His arrival comes on the heels of the loss of Kate’s beloved cattle dog.Kate is...
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 financial exploitation among the elderly. You can watch the video of the interview or read the transcript below.*** Interviewer: So, with us on Colorado and Company we have Kate Silburn from...
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 the community that exemplify resilience and leadership. Kate Silburn commented on her win: I’m honored to win. As an all-woman team, we’re delighted to be recognized...
The above view is what Crested Butte mountain sees every morning and it was also my view growing up! This year my team and I are taking some time off over the holidays to be with our families. See below for our Holiday opening hours. We look forward to serving you again in the New Year. Yours, Kate Silburn *** Holiday opening hours: December 23rd: Office open as usual 9am-3pmDecember 24 -...
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 donations at our offices until Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Native American communities are some of the most vulnerable in the country and among them, indigenous people in South Dakota...
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 also be difficult to tackle because financial elder abuse is often done by those the victim trusts. However, one of the most powerful ways to fight against it and pre-empt it is thorough...
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 so complex that no one can guess them. However, what happens after we die? Often our relatives have to go through a lengthy and onerous process to get control of all the essential digital...
