Thornton Elder Law & Family Law

People throughout the Thornton area come to Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC for the personalized legal advice that they will receive when it comes to family law, estate planning, and other areas. Our attorneys provide a high level of professionalism and attentiveness to their clients’ needs.

Thornton, Colorado Family & Divorce Attorneys

The separation of a family can be extremely difficult, but our attorneys are here to make the transition less stressful. Our goal is to take away some of the anxiety and fear that you may have in this transition. As family law attorneys, we work primarily in the following practice areas:

• Divorce Law – This tough experience requires an attorney who will stand by your side, giving you the attention you deserve with no regard to the type of separation. Tolison & Williams’ attorneys will help will many different aspects of the divorce including mediation, alimony, allocation of responsibilities, and more.
• Property Division – It is important to get an attorney that understands the laws for property division in Thornton and helps you through this difficult task.
• Child Custody & Support – Our attorneys understand the importance of seeing your child regularly and being able to support them. That is why we are here to help with custody and support disputes.
• Family Relocation – Any changes to child custody or parenting in Thornton must go through the court. If relocation is an option, modification of an existing court order is necessary.
• Adoption – Our attorneys represent clients who have matters related to adoptions.

Estate Planning Lawyers

Our knowledgeable and compassionate lawyers make sure you receive the precise tools and assistance when establishing your end-of-life wishes. We work with you in all aspects of the estate planning process and make sure that the final plan is customized to fit your unique circumstances and decisions. Estate planning includes many different components and each serves a unique purpose for you wishes. We will help you analyze your options, including the following:

• A will
• A revocable living trust
• A special-needs trust
• A health care power of attorney
• A financial power of attorney
• A living will

We will also make sure to help you avoid mistakes and examine the structure of your assets to minimize the risk of unexpected consequences associated with estate planning.

Probate Law in Thornton

The process for distributing an individual’s assets following his or her death is called probate law. The proceedings can be hard to navigate and involve procedural rules that can be complicated. At Tolison & Williams, we serve clients throughout Thornton who are in need of legal guidance through this process. 

The probate process requires familiarity with the law and procedural rules. There are the three types of proceedings in Colorado:

• A small estate procedure – assets under $63,000
• An informal proceeding for uncontested estates
• A formal procedure for contested estates or estates that are unclear of who is to inherit

Each of these requires numerous legal requirements and should involve a probate attorney.

Elder Law Attorneys

There are many legal needs that accompany the aging process. It is important to update and put in the place the proper tools, such as estate plans, to keep up with life’s transitions. This also includes long-term care planning, which is essential to preserving your quality of life and making sure your finances are in order. Our attorneys commit to serving all generations, including the legal needs of seniors. Elder law allows families to plan ahead and come away with peace of mind, knowing all of your affairs are in order.

At Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC we are sensitive to the complicated and often emotional issues involved in these areas of the law, which makes us more passionate about empowering our clients to make informed decisions about their difficult life situations.

To speak with our estate planning or family law attorneys in Thornton, CO, contact our law offices at 303-500-7706.