If you are a property owner or developer in Denver, you may encounter a situation where a dispute between your general contractor (GC) and one or more of its subcontractors (subs) is causing delays in your construction project. This can be frustrating and costly as...
It can be easy to be confused or intimidated by the estate planning process. There are many options to consider and no two estate plans will be the same. In fact, some people probably put off the important task of having a comprehensive estate plan drafted because...
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could avoid having to probate a home? Well, you can, and it’s easy with a transfer-on-death deed (TOD deed). A TOD deed is a simple deed that allows you to name the family member that you would like to inherit your home after your passing. ...
Estate planning can be complicated when you own a construction business. But those matters can become even more complex when you’re in a blended family, as you’ll probably want to find a way to provide for both your spouse and your children from another relationship....
Designers, builders and engineers likely remember the problems that they faced several years ago when supply chain issues caused needed project materials to arrive late or become unavailable altogether. These problems caused project delays that lasted months, costing...
Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage, and the parties to a divorce will be bound by certain legal duties and obligations as soon as a divorce petition is filed. Once a spouse files for divorce in Colorado, the court will issue a temporary injunction....
Married or unmarried, parents in Colorado and elsewhere make many important decisions regarding their children on a daily basis. While many parents can agree on these decisions, others do not. This can be especially challenging when parents are no longer together due...
Earlier this year, a Florida court ruled in favor of the defendants in a major toxic tort suit, Pinares et al vs. Raytheon Technologies. The case alleged that toxic chemicals in the groundwater surrounding the defendant’s manufacturing facility caused nearby residents...
Which companies can bid on state construction projects and who will be awarded these contracts by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) can depend on the size of the project. The CDOT will generally accept the lowest bid for routine construction projects....
When setting up a trust, one may wonder if the beneficiary of that trust will have to pay taxes on any distribution from said trust. The answer is yes, distributions from a trust are taxed. Your next question might be how are distributions taxed? Well, it depends....