Business Details
25 Years
experience
Denver Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys
The Bradley J Frigon Law Offices has dedicated its practice to providing comprehensive legal solutions in trust and estate matters, elder law, and special needs planning. With a focus on preserving family legacies and protecting vulnerable individuals, the firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized service. National recognition for expertise in special needs planning and tax law underscores a deep understanding of complex public benefit systems and fiduciary responsibilities.The team prioritizes client education, ensuring transparent decision-making processes that align with long-term financial and personal goals. Their approach integrates meticulous attention to evolving legal landscapes with compassionate guidance through life's most challenging transitions.
Services
Estate Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Medicare Set-Aside
Tax Planning
Probate Litigation
Wealth Transfer
Guardianships
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We are nationally recognized leaders in special needs planning.
- Our team combines tax law expertise with decades of elder law experience.
- We prioritize transparent education about complex Medicaid and Medicare regulations.
- Our attorneys serve as trusted advisors to families and fellow legal professionals.
- We maintain active leadership roles in national elder law organizations.
Associations and certifications
- National Elder Law Foundation (CELAs)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
What people say
Outstanding legal expertise
Compassionate, patient guidance
Timely communication
Special needs planning specialists
Professional team approach
Services
Special Needs Trusts
Customized trust structures preserve public benefits eligibility while providing enhanced care for individuals with disabilities. Our attorneys design first-party and third-party trusts that comply with Medicaid and SSI regulations. We advise families and professionals on proper administration and distribution strategies that maintain asset protections.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate plans include wills, revocable trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family dynamics. We implement strategies to minimize estate taxes and probate complications while addressing unique care needs across generations. Our approach balances legal protections with practical real-world applicability.
Medicare Set-Aside
We structure Medicare Set-Aside arrangements that satisfy CMS requirements while protecting future healthcare access. Our solutions balance settlement allocations with long-term coverage needs for injured workers and their families through customized trust instruments.
Fiduciary Guidance
Expert counsel for trustees, executors, and agents navigating probate and trust administration. We ensure compliance with the Prudent Investor Act and Uniform Principal and Income Act while managing complex tax filings and beneficiary communications.
Tax Planning
Integrated tax strategies minimize estate, gift, and income tax burdens across generations. Our Master of Law in Taxation attorneys design structures that coordinate with retirement plans and special needs trusts to optimize wealth transfer efficiency.
People
Bradley J. Frigon
Principal Attorney
Certified Elder Law Attorney with 40 years' experience, adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law, and former president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Recognized nationally for special needs planning expertise and contributions to elder law education.
Questions
What areas of law does the firm specialize in?
We focus on estate planning, elder law, special needs trusts, probate litigation, tax planning, and fiduciary guidance for families and professionals.
Do you serve clients outside Denver?
We serve all of Colorado with virtual and in-person consultations available across the state.
How does the firm handle complex Medicaid planning?
Our nationally-recognized special needs planning expertise ensures compliance with public benefit regulations while protecting client assets.
Can you assist with out-of-state estate matters?
While licensed in Colorado, Kansas, and Wyoming, we collaborate with local counsel to address multi-state estate planning needs.
What experience does the firm have with special needs trusts?
We've created hundreds of customized special needs trusts, with attorneys serving as national faculty on the topic and advisors to the Special Needs Alliance.
How do you ensure estate plans remain current?
We recommend plan reviews every five years or after major life events to maintain alignment with changing laws and family circumstances.
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