Chapter 37 - CHAPTER 37 MARITAL DISSOLUTION AND ESTATE PLANNING

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 37 MARITAL DISSOLUTION AND ESTATE PLANNING

Diane E. Wozniak, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 37.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

§ 37.1.1—Introduction
§ 37.1.2—Marital and Separate Property
§ 37.1.3—Dissolution of Marriage and Surviving Spouse
§ 37.1.4—Ethical Considerations
§ 37.1.5—Temporary Injunction

§ 37.2 IMPACT OF MARITAL DISSOLUTION ON EXISTING ESTATE PLANS

§ 37.2.1—Overview
§ 37.2.2—Trusts
§ 37.2.3—Life Insurance
§ 37.2.4—Joint Tenancies
§ 37.2.5—Pension Benefits, Individual Retirement Accounts, and Other Contractual Benefits
§ 37.2.6—Fiduciary Nominations and Powers of Attorney
§ 37.2.7—Notice to Payors
§ 37.2.8—Planning Opportunities
§ 37.2.9—Designation of Guardian
§ 37.2.10—Intestate Share
§ 37.2.11—Elective Share of Spouse
§ 37.2.12—Gift Tax Consequences
§ 37.2.13—Estate Tax Consequences

§ 37.3 PLANNING FOR A COUPLE'S POSSIBLE DIVORCE

§ 37.3.1—Marital Agreements
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