The Law Office of Harvey J. Williamson LLC

05/22/2026

DIY estate planning can cost more than you think. Read a real story about a son left scrambling after his mother tried to save on legal help — and learn what to do instead. https://wix.to/Oqu6z2f

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Let's examine the unfortunate situation a client recently experienced because they tried to save a few dollars. My client, “Bart,” was the only son of an elderly woman whom we will call Marge. Marge had remarried after her original husband, Homer, died about ten year...

05/14/2026

Who will care for your children if you can’t? Our new blog breaks down how to nominate guardians for minor children in Colorado and why it’s one of the most important parts of estate planning. Read practical steps and questions to consider to protect your kids’ future. https://wix.to/Kdea1dT

(Nominating Guardians For Minor Children in Colorado) If you have minor children like a lot of Colorado residents do, the most important decision you make when you plan your estate is who will care for your children if you die or become incapacitated. Your children are the most important things in y...

05/07/2026

Trust through your will vs. a revocable living trust — which is right for your family? In Part 2 of our series we explain how a living trust works while you’re alive, what your loved ones experience later, and how to decide the best approach for your situation. Read more: https://wix.to/u5hoYje

Last week, we covered how it works when you create a trust through your will. This week, I'll show you how a trust created during your lifetime (called a revocable living trust) functions differently, what your family experiences when you've set up a living trust, and how to decide which approach tr...

05/04/2026

🛣️ Create a trust in a will or create a living trust? Same destination, wildly different journey. Your family can thank you later for choosing the express route instead of the scenic probate tour.

📞 Let's map out the best route for your family.

A trust created in your will works very differently from a living trust you create today, and the difference will have a major impact on your loved ones when you die.

03/02/2026

Transferring Real Estate in Colorado Probate, Part Two

Last month we discussed the process by which Colorado real estate is transferred when a Colorado resident dies. This month we will explore how Colorado real estate is transferred at death if the decedent was not a Colorado resident.

Last month we discussed the process by which Colorado real estate is transferred when a Colorado resident dies. This month we will explore how Colorado real estate is transferred at death if the decedent was not a Colorado resident.Colorado is a popular state for second home ownership. People living...

02/04/2026

Legal Topics for Event Industry Professionals and Small Business Owners

Harvey recently spoke as a guest at VenuHub's "Elevate: The Morning Sessions" on a variety of tops that affect businesses in the event industry. Attendees included venue owners, florists, photographers, wedding planners, food truck owners, caterers and more.

If you are a small business owner in the event industry and find yourself in need of legal advice regarding any of the topics outlined, please don't hesitate to reach out.

https://www.hjwlaw.com/post/venuhub-s-elevate-the-morning-sessions

02/03/2026

Transferring Real Estate in Colorado Probate, Part One

When a Colorado resident dies owning real estate in this state, that property must be transferred to either the decedent’s beneficiaries or to a third-party purchaser...

When a Colorado resident dies owning real estate in this state, that property must be transferred to either the decedent’s beneficiaries or to a third-party purchaser. If the decedent owned the property as a joint tenant with another individual, title to the property transfers automatically. If th...

02/03/2026

Estate Planning for Married Couples

Revocable living trusts are a popular estate planning tool for married couples. They are useful for avoiding probate, planning for incapacity, and providing asset protection.

Depending on the couple’s life situation, an estate plan may include either a joint revocable trust for both spouses or two individual revocable trusts – one for each spouse. Let’s look at a couple of examples:

Revocable living trusts are a popular estate planning tool for married couples. They are useful for avoiding probate, planning for incapacity, and providing asset protection. Depending on the couple’s life situation, an estate plan may include either a joint revocable trust for both spouses or two...

02/03/2026

Types of Real Estate Co-ownership in Colorado:Joint Tenancy & Tenants in Common

When two or more people buy real estate together in Colorado, they must decide how they want to own the property together. The two most common options of co-ownership in Colorado are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. It is important to understand the difference between the two types of co-ownership, especially as it relates to what happens to the property if an owner dies.

When two or more people buy real estate together in Colorado, they must decide how they want to own the property together. The two most common options of co-ownership in Colorado are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. It is important to understand the difference between the two types of co-ownersh...

02/03/2026

Watching Out For Your Kids
(Nominating Guardians For Minor Children in Colorado)

If you have minor children, the most important decision you make when you plan your estate is who will care for your children if you die or become incapacitated. Your children are the most important things in your life, and you want to ensure they are cared for and protected properly after your death. Deciding who will be the guardian of your minor children is a vital decision that should not be taken lightly.

(Nominating Guardians For Minor Children in Colorado)If you have minor children, the most important decision you make when you plan your estate is who will care for your children if you die or become incapacitated. Your children are the most important things in your life, and you want to ensure they...