We may not want to admit it, but most of us have given some thought to what we want done with our body after we die. While many of us are familiar with traditional options such as burial, fire cremation, or body donation, we may not be aware of the range of other options now available to us. Below is a summary of the options available to those of us living in Colorado.

Make 2025 the year you get your estate in order. By taking a month-by-month approach we offer a plan for breaking this down and getting it done.

For those of us who are grieving a loved one, the holidays can feel like we are walking into a field of landmines. So many things can trigger our grief. This month I share a few strategies to help those who are grieving and their loved ones survive the holidays.

As this is the month of Thanksgiving, I wanted to spend some time sharing some of the ways we can honor and thank those we have loved and known before and after their passing.

In honor of Halloween, I wanted to share some of the scariest estate horror stories I have encountered – and how to avoid them.

In July 2024, I interviewed Katie Sue Van Valkenburg, the Program Coordinator for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) for Denver Health to learn more about MAiD, how it is provided in Colorado, how Denver Health supports MAiD patients, and what are some of the common challenges for patients and their families pursuing MAiD. This is the third of four blogs from that interview, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.

In July 2024, I interviewed Katie Sue Van Valkenburg, the Program Coordinator for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) for Denver Health to learn more about MAiD, how it is provided in Colorado, how Denver Health supports MAiD patients, and what are some of the common challenges for patients and their families pursuing MAiD. This is the third of four blogs from that interview, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.

In July, I interviewed Katie Sue Van Valkenburg, the Program Coordinator for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) for Denver Health to learn more about MAiD, how it is provided in Colorado, how Denver Health supports MAiD patients, and what are some of the common challenges for patients and their families pursuing MAiD. This is the second of four blogs from that interview, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.

In July 2024, I interviewed Katie Sue Van Valkenburg, the Program Coordinator for Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) for Denver Health to learn more about MAiD, how it is provided in Colorado, how Denver Health supports MAiD patients, and what are some of the common challenges for patients and their families pursuing MAiD. This is the first of four blogs from that interview, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.

It seems like every other day I hear from friends and colleagues about how they are struggling to manage the needs of their aging parents. Learn about Trustworthy, an on-line platform that easily and securely stores important household information.

After-Loss Professional helps clients who have lost a loved one manage administrative tasks with one-on-one customized support and logistical services. We prioritize, streamline, and complete the myriad of tasks that people face after the death of a loved one. From Executor/ Administrator support, to closing accounts and filing paperwork, to estate clean out project management, after-loss professionals are there every step of the way.

Make 2024 be the year you go from “knowing” you need to get your affairs in order to actually getting them done. During the month of March, I am offering a special package to help make getting your affairs in order as easy and as painless as possible.