Watkins Probate Lawyers

Modern estate planning for clients in Colorado, California, and the District of Columbia. We specialize in wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our highly innovative and personalized approach puts client interests first by creating custom solutions.

Michael became a lawyer in 2008 to dedicate his career to serving others and making a positive difference. As the oldest of seven children, he grew up with a high level of responsibility and an understanding of the importance of family.

Michael has had an extensive career working as an attorney in both the private and public sectors, yet he has also maintained an emphasis...

Sonny Wiegand holds a B.A. in History from Tulane University School of Arts & Sciences (1970), a J.D. from Tulane University School of Law (1972), and an LL.M.-Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (1977). He has practiced law since 1972, focusing on business law and tax-related issues since 1977. He has continuously served on the board of directors of several companies of varying sizes for over 15 years.

Karen has over 27 years experience practicing law, with 22 over those years emphasizing estate planning and business planning. Karen is a member of Wealthcounsel, a national association of estate planning attorneys. She is also a member of the Trust and Estate Sections of the American Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. Karen regularly teaches other attorneys, financial professionals, and the public on issues of estate planning, including coordinating retirement planning accounts with estate planning. Karen has written several books, including Estate Planning in Colorado, published by Bradford Publishing.

Kaitlyn was raised in Brevard County, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations with an Outside Concentration in Zoology from the University of Florida, and she later graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Kaitlyn worked on insurance defense, medical malpractice, and education law cases at various law firms in Gainesville, Florida. Upon moving to Colorado, Kaitlyn discovered a passion for estate planning and asset protection. At Gendelman Klimas, Kaitlyn focuses on estate administration, probate litigation, and estate planning. She is also experienced in business law matters and provides adept...

John has practiced law in Boulder Colorado since 1975. John has represented individuals and small businesses in a variety of matters, including divorce, family law, civil litigation and real estate. He has been the co-chair of the Boulder County Family Law Committee and served as associate judge of the Louisville Municipal Court.

Specializing in Mediation, Estate Planning and Probate and Small Business start-up and representation. Tanya Shimer has been practicing law in Boulder County for over 25 years. Her solo practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and small business representation. In 2012 she became a certified mediator and works with both family law and business clients to resolve disputes equitably. She is an attorney who puts her clients first. Whether its estate planning, business representation or mediation her goal is to make sure her clients receive impeccable legal representation. She understands that legal planning is challenging on many levels, and that each...

Attorney Anne B. Jorgensen is backed by years of experience handling legal issues involving elder law. By focusing on this specific practice area, she is able to help her clients navigate through matters involving estate planning, probate, trust litigation, guardianships, and conservatorships. In every case, she strives to obtain positive results for her clients and works diligently to see that each client receives the care and attention they need from the day their case opens until the day their case is resolved. Before joining the firm. Ms. Jorgensen attended Arizona State University where she completed her Bachelor of Science...

Helping my clients get things done using my skills and experience. Whether it is taking care of a parent's estate, setting up a new business, or creating wills and trusts. I use straight talk and reasonable fees to accomplish your goals. My clients come from referrals from former clients and from other lawyers. I would be honored to take care of your legal needs.

Jodi is a founding Partner in Martin Law Office LLC and has 18 years of experience as an attorney. At Martin Law Office LLC, Jodi focuses her energy and legal experience on providing legal services to a diverse client base, to include a focus on legal matters impacting the LGBT community, their allies, and individuals impacted by HIV. Jodi works with clients to strengthen and protect themselves and their families through planning and when necessary, litigation.

Zachary A. Chapman is a Senior Attorney at Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC. He practices in oil & gas law, including drafting of title opinions and performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Zach assists the Denver oil & gas team and reviews and edits title opinions and division of interest ownership reports. Zach also practices family law handling all types of matters related to Domestic Relations, Paternity, and Juvenile cases, as well as handling a Probate Docket to include Conservatorships, Guardianships, Contesting a Will, and both Formal and Informal Probate matters, including Estate Planning. Prior to joining Kearney, McWilliams...

Since 1987, the Andersohn Law Office, P.C. has represented businesses and successful individuals in a wide range of business matters, real estate transactions, contracts, employment agreements, sales and purchases of businesses, estate planning, probate administration, oil and gas leases and agricultural law. The firm has represented national and international construction supply companies for over thirty years, specializing in mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and related litigation. Mr. Andersohn has successfully represented clients in district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court.

Nathan L. Andersohn, Esq. was raised in the Midwest with family farming roots back to the 1850s....

Justin Blow joined Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd. in 2013 with experience as a criminal trial lawyer, having defended clients with charges from misdemeanor drug charges to homicide. Right now he is the managing partner of Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd., having rapidly learned Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Guardianship/Conservatorship law. He also manages all the litigation for the firm giving our clients the value of his courtroom experience and knowledge. Justin founded and worked as Owner & CEO of The Blow Law Office Ltd., based in Lakewood, Colorado, where he has helped clients in county, state, and federal court. Before...

Thomas A. Rodriguez is a partner at Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC, located in Louisville, Colorado. Providing representation to clients throughout the state, he focuses his practice primarily on probate litigation involving contested conservatorships and guardianships, fiduciary representation, and similar matters. Mr. Rodriguez has also served in a fiduciary capacity, acting as a personal representative and conservator.

As an undergraduate, Mr. Rodriguez attended Hardin-Simmons University and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1995. He then pursued his legal education at Emory University School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1998. Mr. Rodriguez is admitted to practice before all...

Licensed in all Colorado and Federal courts Locations in Evergreen and Lakewood or I will meet you somewhere convenient. Always a free consultation. (303) 670-2185 cantyco@msn.com

Kathryn Hall graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1993. She worked as a Staff Attorney and Managing Attorney at the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) from 1993 to 2006, where she managed the Elderly Legal Assistance Project for the Waycross field office. While managing the Elderly Legal Assistance Project, Ms. Hall successfully represented senior citizens in Medicaid and Social Security appeals, nursing home discharge appeals, debt collection defense cases, and probate matters, as well as assisting with the preparation of wills, living wills, and powers of attorney. She opened the Law Office...

James Bailey founded Bailey & Peterson, P.C. in 1992 and has practiced law in Colorado since 1971. He has practiced before state and federal courts engaging in litigation involving complex commercial transactions, bankruptcy reorganizations, antitrust and securities class actions, receiverships, municipal financing, commercial torts, constitutional law, and personal injuries. He has represented individuals, small businesses, large corporations, quasi-municipal corporations, special districts, local and interstate banks, and international resorts. He has extensive experience with Commercial Litigation, Business Organizations, Land Use and Planning, Corporate Special Council Investigation Engagements, Creditor Representation, Real Estate, Construction, Litigation, Estate Planning, Special Districts, Municipal Law, Zoning, and...

As an estate planning and probate lawyer, I help people protect their families and their assets, making sure the state doesn't come in and inherit instead of loved ones. Court is costly. We understand this and work with you to develop a plan that keeps your family out court, avoids probate, and makes things as simple as possible.

There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to wills, trusts, and many planning concerns. My time working at the Deputy Public Administrator's office has given me an experience that most lawyers do not receive. I have seen what happens...

Brandon Culter’s practice emphasizes estate and business planning and administration. He advises clients on a broad spectrum of planning matters, including issues related to educational savings vehicles, guardians, stock options, disability, retirement plans, asset protection, dispositive provisions, business formation, business succession and gift, estate and generation-skipping tax matters. Brandon focuses on working together with clients and their other professional advisors to build plans that meet or exceed both the client's needs and goals.

William C. Baker, Esq. joined Hampton & Pigott LLP as an associate in 2013. Mr. Baker is licensed to practice before all Colorado County and District courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Baker’s practice focuses primarily on probate litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association.

Prior to joining Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Baker ran his own law office and consulting firm, which was dedicated to addressing a wide array of legal and business needs for his clients. Prior to opening his...

Doug Holden is a husband, father, lawyer, law professor, business entrepreneur, youth coach and witty public speaker. Doug Holden is the legal translator for regular people in Colorado. “For most people, legalese is a foreign language. Because Doug is fluent in that world, you don’t have to be. He explains the law to you, and you to the law.” Doug listens to you. Then, he converts the legalese surrounding your life’s events into language and terms you can understand. Once you are clear on your options and opportunities, Doug customizes a package for...

My practice is devoted to protecting the rights of my people (not clients - people). This includes drafting estate documents that reflect and protect their rights and their wishes; probate and litigation that makes sure their estate is handled in the way they expressed to me; and providing guardianship and conservatorship representation to protect them from abuse. If there is nursing home abuse, I will work to make sure that your family member is compensated and receives the care they deserve. I am on the executive council of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association...

No one really wants to have to hire a lawyer. Often we are called upon to serve at life's worst moments - where the client is generally encountering some kind of threat to self, family, home or livelihood. Other times a client might simply have anxiety about a new business venture or investment, or entering into an important contract, and wants to make sure it is done right. At such stressful times, my approach to my practice is, purely and simply, to be a hands-on helper and problem solver for my clients - many of whom have come back to...

David brings 20+ years experience in assisting clients with estate planning, probate and legal life coaching. His breadth of expertise also includes real estate and corporate counsel. As the head of the firm, David is a natural born leader and counselor. He has the ability to provide intelligent legal advice while also making people feel extremely relaxed and comfortable in his presence. David graduated in 1992 with honors from Touro Law Center in Huntington, NY. He was Founder and first President of the Touro Dispute Resolution Society, which continues to provide mediation training and certification to...

John A. Studholme's private practice is committed to practicing law with old-fashioned attention to your individual needs and with the efficiency and expertise of a modern law firm. Whether you need advice on a small legal matter or have a complicated estate and tax planning objective, the Studholme Law Firm, P. C. will give you the attention you deserve. With more than 30 years combined experience and up-to-date education in probate law, estate planning, taxes, Medicaid and elder law, and Real Estate Law, we welcome the opportunity to serve you and your legal needs.

Courtney is a University of Denver Sturm College of Law graduate. During her time in law school Courtney knew she had a passion for helping others and getting involved in Estate Planning and Elder Law allowed her to do just that. Courtney is currently a member of the Women's Estate Planning Council board and the Denver Bar Association's Trust and Estate Section.

I primarily counsel clients in real estate, estate planning and estate administration matters. In my real estate practice, I advise buyers, sellers and real estate brokers through all phases of purchase, sale and lease transactions. I have guided many clients through the nuances of loan modifications, short sales and foreclosures, and have settled or renegotiated tens of millions of dollars in loan obligations. I also advise real estate brokers in Colorado Real Estate Commission and federal compliance matters. As an estate planning attorney, I routinely draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills for clients. I also create asset protection...

Anne’s practice focuses on a broad array of civil litigation including insurance defense, premises liability, construction defect, and the representation of small businesses). Anne also has experience drafting briefs at various appellate court levels. When she’s not in the courtroom, Anne shifts her concentration to assisting individuals and couples with preparing for the future via estate planning. Anne extends this passion to the community by attending various functions throughout the front-range to discuss the importance of estate planning.

Anne opines that, in order to achieve the best outcome for a case, it’s necessary to work closely with your clients and put...

Richard O. Schroeder, PC provides individualized quality legal services to individuals and business regarding their business and real estate matters. We will work with you to create solutions as efficiently as possible, that met your specific needs. We view the client relationship as a long term relationship and strive to provide you with individualized personal service quickly and efficiently.

I am an Estate Planning Attorney & Mom of Three and I absolutely LOVE what I do. Helping families ensure that their loved ones are adequately protected is my passion, and I feel so lucky to be able to guide my clients through the process.

Originally from Houston, Texas, I graduated from Texas A&M University and moved to Colorado for law school just after graduation. I received my J.D. from The University of Denver College of Law in two and a half years and was admitted to the Colorado bar in May of 2004. In addition to being an attorney,...