At Jones Law Firm, PC, our estate planning attorneys help families and individuals across Colorado create legally sound plans that protect their assets and reduce unnecessary hardship for loved ones.
With more than 25 years of experience, 4,500+ cases handled, Super Lawyers recognition, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, our team brings the strategic strength of a large firm with the personal attention of a boutique practice.
Estate planning is the process of deciding who receives your property, who makes decisions for you if you become incapacitated, and who cares for your children if something happens. A strong estate plan gives your family stability and protection from court delays, legal costs, and avoidable conflict.
At Jones Law Firm, PC, we make the process straightforward by explaining each decision, drafting every document with precision, and guiding you from the first conversation to a completed plan that holds up when your family needs it most.
Estate Planning Services We Offer In Colorado
- Wills and Codicils
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directives
- Guardianship Designations
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Beneficiary and Asset Protection Planning
- Blended Family Estate Planning
- Post Divorce Estate Updates
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Why Choose Jones Law Firm for Estate Planning in Colorado
Round Table Brain Trust
Every estate plan is reviewed collaboratively by multiple attorneys and staff, so you get the full strength of our team, not just one opinion.
Communication Guarantee
You will never be left wondering. We provide proactive updates and quick responses through every stage of your plan.
Secure Client Portal
Access your will, trust, powers of attorney, and case documents anytime through our encrypted digital portal.
Decades of Proven Experience
With 4,500+ cases handled and 250+ years of combined team experience, we know how Colorado courts, statutes, and probate rules actually work.
Bilingual, Boutique-Level Attention
We serve clients in English and Spanish, offering the firepower of a large firm with the personal care of a boutique practice.
Understanding Wills vs. Living Trusts in Colorado
A Last Will and Testament takes effect when you pass away. It names guardians for minor children, directs how assets get distributed, and appoints a personal representative to carry out your wishes. Wills must go through probate in Colorado district court, which can take six months to a year and become part of the public record.
A Revocable Living Trust works differently. You create it during your lifetime, transfer assets into it, and name a trustee to manage them. Because the trust technically owns the property, those assets bypass probate entirely when you pass away. Your family gets faster access, more privacy, and fewer court fees.
For many Colorado families, the right answer is a combination. A pour-over will catches anything left outside the trust, while the trust handles the bulk of your estate quietly and efficiently. The Round Table Brain Trust at Jones Law Firm reviews your assets, family situation, and goals before recommending which structure fits.
How to Avoid Probate in Colorado
Here are the best strategies for avoiding probate in Colorado.
- Revocable living trust: Assets titled in the trust pass directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement, while you keep full control during your lifetime.
- Beneficiary designations: Retirement accounts, life insurance, and payable-on-death bank accounts transfer straight to the named person, bypassing probate.
- Transfer-on-death deeds: Colorado allows real estate to pass directly to a named beneficiary at death, avoiding court altogether.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship: Property automatically transfers to the surviving owner.
The right mix depends on your assets, family situation, and long-term goals. Our team builds plans that keep your estate out of court and your family out of the legal system.
Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
A will handles what happens after you pass. But what happens if you are alive and cannot speak for yourself? That is where powers of attorney and a living will step in.
Financial Power of Attorney
This document names someone to manage your money, pay your mortgage, and handle business decisions if you cannot. Without it, your family may need a court-appointed conservator, which is slow, public, and expensive.
Medical Power of Attorney
Under Colorado’s Medical Treatment Decision Act, this lets a trusted person make healthcare choices on your behalf. No agent named? Doctors fall back on a proxy decision-maker, which may not be the person you would have picked.
Living Will (Advance Directive)
Your living will spells out your wishes on life support, resuscitation, and end-of-life care. It removes the guesswork and the guilt from your family during the worst moments.
We draft all three together so nothing contradicts. If incapacity planning has been sitting on your to-do list, now is the time to lock it down.
About Jones Law Firm, PC
Founded in August 2000, Jones Law Firm, PC has spent 25+ years guiding Colorado families through life’s hardest legal moments. Our team brings together attorneys and staff who collaborate on every case through our round table brain trust model, meaning your estate plan benefits from multiple legal minds, not just one.
Every new client starts with a free 45-minute consultation with a Client Relationship Specialist, so you can ask questions and understand your options before making any commitment.
When your family’s future is on the line, you deserve a firm that listens carefully, plans strategically, and stands firmly beside you.
Our Estate Planning Process in Colorado
1. Intake and Consultation Scheduling
We answer your call, learn the basics of your situation, and book your free 45-minute consultation.
2. Free Consultation With a Client Relationship Specialist
You sit down with our specialist to discuss your goals, family dynamics, and what you want your plan to accomplish.
3. Agreement and Retainer
Once you decide to move forward, we sign the engagement agreement and process your initial retainer.
4. Team Assignment and Information Gathering
Your dedicated attorney and paralegal are assigned, and we send a clear checklist of the information and documents we need.
5. Strategy Session
We schedule a focused strategy session to map out your wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and any tools needed to avoid probate.
6. Ongoing Support
Your legal team, admin staff, and billing contact stay accessible throughout drafting, review, and signing.
7. Case Closed and Follow-Up
After your plan is executed, we follow up to make sure everything is in place and remain available for future updates as your life changes.
Colorado Estate Planning Resources
- Colorado Judicial Branch Probate Forms
- Colorado Probate Courts
- Colorado Supreme Court Law Library
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records
- Colorado Office of the State Registrar
- Colorado Department of Revenue Fiduciary Income Tax
- Colorado Secretary of State
- Colorado Division of Real Estate
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
- Colorado Medicaid/ Health First Colorado
- Colorado Department of Human Services
- Colorado Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
- Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Colorado State Unit on Aging
- Colorado 2-1-1
- Colorado County Clerk and Recorder Offices
- Colorado Hospital Association Advance Directives Resources
- Colorado Advance Directives Consortium
Schedule Your Free Estate Planning Consultation
Your family’s future is too important to leave to chance.
Call us today to schedule your free estate planning consultation and protect what matters most.
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