Estate Planning Attorney in Englewood

Advanced Planning Experience, Personalized for You

Skipton Law, LLC is serving Englewood and the greater Denver area. We help individuals protect their assets and work to support the transfer of wealth to their loved ones according to their wishes. Our work combines detailed legal planning with free educational workshops so clients understand their options before making any decisions.

Whether you’re establishing a first will, creating a trust structure for a larger estate, or planning ahead for long-term healthcare costs, we build strategies that fit your specific circumstances rather than a template.

Ready to take the first step? Call our Englewood-area estate planning lawyers at (720) 770-3880 or use our contact form to schedule a consultation.

Why Englewood Clients Work with Skipton Law, LLC

Our founding attorney spent years advising financial planners across the country on advanced estate planning topics, including complex trust structures and tax strategies, before founding the firm in 2009. That background shapes how we approach every plan. We don’t treat estate planning as a document transaction. We treat it as a long-term strategy that can adapt as your life, your family, and the law evolve.

Our attorneys have over a decade of experience working with clients across a wide range of financial situations. We prioritize affordability, keep our process straightforward, and provide continued support throughout your lifetime, including plan reviews as your circumstances or applicable laws change.

Estate Planning Services We Offer

Our services cover the full range of tools most individuals and families need:

• Wills: Establish your wishes for asset distribution and, where applicable, name guardians for minor children.
• Revocable living trusts: Allow assets to pass to beneficiaries outside of probate while keeping you in control during your lifetime.
• Irrevocable living trusts: Provide stronger asset protection and potential tax advantages for qualifying estates.
• Special needs trusts: Protect the financial security of a beneficiary with disabilities without disqualifying them from public benefits.
• Charitable trusts: Incorporate philanthropic goals into your estate in a tax-aware structure.
• Powers of attorney: Designate someone to manage financial or legal decisions if you become unable to do so.
• Advance directives: Document your healthcare preferences and authorize a trusted person to act on your behalf.
• Guardianship and conservatorship: Establish legal authority over personal or financial decisions for someone who can no longer manage them independently.
• Medicaid planning: Structure your assets to help meet eligibility requirements without sacrificing your financial security.
• Probate administration: Guide families through the court process of validating a will and distributing assets.

For larger estates, our attorneys understand how federal and state taxes can affect what passes to your heirs, and we can help identify strategies to reduce that impact.

Why Estate Planning Matters at Every Stage

A common misconception is that estate planning is only necessary once you’ve accumulated significant wealth. It isn’t. Without a valid plan, your assets can become subject to costly legal disputes, and a portion may be lost to taxes or fees. An estate with no valid will is distributed under Colorado’s intestacy laws, which follow a fixed formula that may not reflect your actual wishes.

A solid plan also protects you while you’re still living. A durable power of attorney and advance directive can help ensure that if illness or incapacity prevents you from making decisions, someone you trust is empowered to act on your behalf.

For Englewood residents, probate matters are generally handled through the Arapahoe County District Court, part of Colorado’s 18th Judicial District, with locations in Centennial and Littleton. Timelines and outcomes vary depending on case complexity and court schedules, which is one reason many clients choose trust-based plans designed to avoid probate where possible.

Free Workshops and a Complimentary Planning Booklet

We offer free educational workshops covering topics such as trusts and long-term healthcare planning, giving you a clear picture of your options before you commit to anything. We also provide a complimentary estate planning booklet for those just beginning to explore the subject. Contact us to request a copy or sign up for an upcoming workshop.

Talk to an Englewood Estate Planning Lawyer

Whether you need a straightforward will or a multi-layered trust and Medicaid plan, the right place to start is a conversation. We’ll listen to your situation and can give you clear, personalized guidance on which tools make sense for your goals.

Call our Englewood-area estate attorneys at (720) 770-3880 or submit our online contact form to get started.