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Throughout our Estate Protections Series with Senior Partner Brandon J. Campbell, we outlined all the documents involved in estate planning. But, fundamentally, what is probate and how do you avoid it? Referred to “Funding" your plan, there are two major ways to avoid probate after passing away. When completed, this results in a fast, simple, and conflict-free transition. Take a look at his latest blog for more details: https://lnkd.in/g6NiaEmi

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) play a significant role in maintaining the quality and uniformity of communities across Colorado. While they can provide benefits like maintaining common areas and enforcing community standards, conflicts between homeowners and HOAs are not uncommon. Whether it’s a disagreement over a rule, a fine, or a request for a property modification, it’s important to know how to navigate these conflicts effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you should do if you find yourself at odds with your HOA in Colorado. https://lnkd.in/gNATaWe8

Short-term rentals (STRs) have become increasingly popular across Colorado, offering homeowners the opportunity to generate extra income by renting out their properties for short stays. For example, VRBO has 18,835 houses and 19,565 condos available to rent at the time of the writing of this article. However, the rise of STRs has also brought challenges for Homeowners' Associations (HOAs), which must balance the interests of homeowners who wish to rent their properties with those of residents who are concerned about the impact of STRs on their community. Here’s a guide for Colorado HOAs on how to effectively manage short-term rentals. https://lnkd.in/g-JG-3rG

In Part 7 of our Estate Planning series Senior Partner Brandon J. Campbell explains more about The Revocable Living Trust and how it can protect your assets. He will explore what a trust actually is and how to determine if you need one. https://lnkd.in/gTUTF58P

For any Colorado homeowner living within a community governed by a Homeowners' Association (HOA) and for those serving on the HOA board, understanding the various governing documents is essential. These documents outline the rules, responsibilities, and legal framework that shape the relationship between homeowners and the HOA. Here, we will break down the most important documents: Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, and Architectural Guidelines. https://lnkd.in/gxQXpcgd

Creating an Estate Plan is the first step to securing the future of your family and ensuring that your loved ones will be able to focus on supporting each other instead of dealing with the administration of a potential Probate case. Creating the plan is how you begin, but there are additional steps along the way that many people miss. Join our Estate Planning Team in conjuction with Kylee Bandy with After Loss Advisors https://lnkd.in/gBNrxgMW for a Lunch and Learn! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dQCSbdGz

We are so looking forward to this collaboration!

Is your Estate Plan complete? Our Estate Planning team is hosting a Seminar on navigating incomplete plans in conjuction with Kylee Bandy with After Loss Advisors (https://lnkd.in/grJbStUg) on October 15th at 5:30 PM. Please see the link below to register. You can attend virtually or Live in our office. Losing a loved one is a difficult time in any families life, but proper planning, and knowing what to do when there is not a finished plan will help aliveate some of the stress and allow you to focus on your family. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDTztcYS

Opfer | Campbell | Beck PC is proud to partner with the Parker Senior Center and provide resources during their annual Senior Fair! Stop by the Parker Fieldhouse today until Noon! Senior Partner Brandon Campbell and Paralegal Sara Eliav will be there to answer questions and provide resources!

Family Law Series: Embracing Diversity in Shared Custody When parents make the tough choice to separate, supporting each other's culture and heritage remain a primary focus for their children. In the latest blog, Senior Partner, Ashley M. Opfer, esq. discusses tips and strategies to ensure you are fostering an environment where your kids thrive! #familylaw #coparenting #coparentingstruggles #divorcewithkids #supportingcultureafterdivorce https://lnkd.in/gwVYFaam