by Nick Bjorklund | Feb 9, 2026 | Estate Planning
Estate planning helps organize how assets are managed, who can make decisions, and how property is passed on over time. When done well, it brings structure and reduces uncertainty for the people involved. The right estate planning strategies depend on life stage and...
by Nick Bjorklund | Feb 9, 2026 | Estate Planning
Most people assume their estate plan will work when it’s needed. Then a medical emergency or sudden death happens, and the gaps show up fast. Documents are missing. Beneficiaries are outdated. Property gets tied up in court while families wait and costs quietly add...
by admin | Apr 14, 2025 | Estate Planning
At Birch Grove Legal, we regularly meet with parents concerned about preserving family wealth across generations. One question we hear frequently in our Colorado estate planning practice is: “If my daughter dies, will my son-in-law inherit my estate?” This...
by Nick Bjorklund | Apr 14, 2025 | Estate Planning
What Happens If Your Daughter Dies Before You If your daughter dies before you do, your son-in-law generally has no automatic inheritance rights to your estate. In this scenario, your estate planning documents—or state intestacy laws if you have no will—determine...
by Nick Bjorklund | Feb 19, 2025 | Estate Planning
How Can Social Security Help With Estate Planning? The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees benefits for elderly and disabled individuals, which influence your estate and should be considered in your estate plan. These benefits include supplemental income,...
by Nick Bjorklund | Feb 19, 2025 | Estate Planning
Smart Estate Planning to Avoid Taxes — 5 Strategies to Protect Your Wealth Estate planning ensures your wealth goes to your loved ones — not to the government as taxes. If you don’t plan properly, taxes like estate tax, income tax, and capital gains tax take a huge...
