Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Denver Estate Planning & Tax Law Firm
Wiegand Attorneys & Counselors has been providing comprehensive legal counsel to individuals and businesses in Colorado and Louisiana since 1976. Our firm combines over four decades of practical business management experience with specialized expertise in tax law, estate planning, probate, and business law to deliver tailored solutions. We prioritize client needs by offering personalized legal strategies grounded in real-world perspectives and a commitment to long-term prosperity. Our team of seasoned attorneys leverages extensive knowledge of complex legal frameworks to guide clients through business succession planning, personal estate matters, and tax compliance. We maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the Colorado Bar Association and American Bar Association, ensuring our practice remains aligned with evolving legal standards.Our dedication to professionalism is reflected in our adherence to the Colorado Attorney Oath of Admission and Principles of Professionalism, emphasizing competence, integrity, and service to the public good. We serve as trusted navigators for clients facing intricate legal challenges, offering both aggressive representation and strategic counsel. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates legal, financial, and tax management expertise to address the interconnected nature of modern legal issues. With offices in Denver and Breckenridge, we provide localized service while maintaining national regulatory compliance capabilities. Our mission remains steadfast: to help clients navigate legal complexities with confidence through unwavering commitment to excellence and client-centric service delivery.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Tax Law
Elder Money Management
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in estate and tax law
- Our team includes a licensed tax attorney with LLM in Taxation
- We provide personalized estate plans tailored to individual circumstances
- Our practice integrates legal, financial, and tax planning expertise
- We maintain active involvement in Colorado and American Bar Associations
What people say
Extremely competent and knowledgeable
Personalized attention and care
Prompt to answer requests
Excellent counsel in probate matters
Compassionate approach to legal issues
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution through customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We guide clients in creating comprehensive plans that address unique family situations, tax implications, and long-term care needs. Our attorneys help establish guardianships, charitable giving strategies, and digital asset management plans while ensuring compliance with Colorado and Louisiana laws.
Probate Law
We assist executors and trustees with probate proceedings, including asset collection, debt settlement, and distribution of estates. Our services cover formal and informal probate processes, will contests, and trust administration. We help clients navigate complex probate requirements while minimizing delays and ensuring proper fulfillment of decedents' wishes through Colorado's $75,000 small estate threshold provisions when applicable.
Tax Law
Our tax law practice covers federal and state tax preparation for individuals and businesses, including S-corporation compliance and franchise tax filings. We provide strategic tax planning to minimize liabilities, handle IRS disputes, and implement business succession strategies. Our lead attorney holds an LLM in Taxation and maintains active involvement in tax law committees shaping Colorado's tax policies.
Elder Money Management
We offer professional money management services for elderly clients through our American Association of Daily Money Managers membership. Our services include bill payment, financial organization, creditor negotiation, and fraud protection. We help families manage financial affairs for aging relatives while maintaining compliance with fiduciary responsibilities and ethical accounting practices.
Business Law
Our business law services cover entity formation, contract drafting, operational planning, and succession strategies. We assist companies with jurisdiction selection, tax structure optimization, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel for business owners, including contract negotiation, employment matters, and strategic growth planning grounded in decades of corporate law experience.
People
Robert "Sonny" Wiegand II
Principal
Licensed attorney in Colorado and Louisiana with over 40 years of legal experience. Holds LLM in Taxation from University of Denver. Former city councilman and active community leader. Specializes in estate planning, tax law, and business succession. Maintains memberships in multiple bar associations and professional legal committees.
Questions
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
A trust becomes effective immediately when funded, while a will only takes effect after death and requires court validation through probate.
Does Colorado have an estate tax?
Colorado does not impose an estate tax, but federal estate tax considerations may still apply depending on your specific circumstances.
How long does probate take in Colorado?
Probate typically takes 6-9 months, with final distributions deferred until at least 4 months after creditor notifications.
What are the legal requirements for a valid will in Colorado?
Colorado requires wills to be in writing, signed by someone 18+ with sound mind, and witnessed by two individuals in the presence of a notary.
Can I avoid probate with proper estate planning?
Yes, creating living trusts, using payable-on-death accounts, or holding property jointly can help avoid the probate process in Colorado.
What services does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate law, tax law, elder money management, and business law for clients in Colorado and Louisiana.
