MICHAEL A. ROBINSON, P.C.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Serving Douglas County Since 1989
900 W. Castleton Road, Suite 135
Castle Rock, Colorado  80109
303-688-0944
July, 2008
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Some Reasons for Making a Living Trust

Colorado Bar Association helpful reading

Colorado has adopted the Uniform Probate Code and frequently a revocable living trust is not necessary under our Colorado laws.  However, there are some circumstances when it is a great tool.

1.  Avoidance of Probate:  You simply do not have to go through the probate process to dispose of property that is in the trust.

2.  Creditors Rights:  In most states, Living Trusts are not subject to the after death claims of creditors.

3.  Surviving Spouse Elective Rights:  In many states, a decedent can cut off elective rights by funding a living trust with their assets.

4.  Challenges by Heirs or Trust Beneficiaries:  It is far more difficult for heirs or beneficiaries to initiate and win a lawsuit against a living trust estate plan.

5.  Tax I.D. Number:  If either a trust maker or his or her spouse is trustee, there is no requirement to obtain a federal tax identification number or to file a fiduciary tax return.
Who are we at Michael A. Robinson, P.C.?

Our Douglas County, Colorado law office has had its doors open since 1989, with a general practice serving your needs in the following communities:  Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Littleton, Elizabeth, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Sedalia, and Louviers, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Elbert County, El Paso County and Jefferson County.
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