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Expert Estate Planning Services in Boulder
Hartney Law is a dedicated estate planning practice serving families and business owners in Boulder, Colorado. Our approach prioritizes holistic planning, focusing on the whole person rather than just financial assets. With over 13 years of experience, we specialize in creating personalized plans that protect children, wealth, and personal legacies. Our team employs visual tools to demystify legal concepts and emphasizes transparency through flat-fee pricing. We maintain long-term client relationships through free triennial reviews and ongoing support.Our firm holds itself to high ethical standards, ensuring all estate plans are legally sound and emotionally meaningful. We actively engage with diverse family structures including single-parent, blended, and LGBTQ+ households. Our practice extends beyond legal documents to include educational resources and proactive planning strategies. We aim to transform estate planning from a daunting task into an empowering experience that provides lasting peace of mind for our clients and their loved ones.
Services
Estate Planning
Legal Planning for Children
Business Succession Planning
Asset Protection
Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We offer an integral approach planning for the whole person, not just financial assets
- Our firm provides excellent legal care for children through specialized guardianship planning
- We employ a healthy, caring planning approach with clear explanations of legal concepts
- Our flat-fee pricing structure ensures no surprise legal bills
- Complimentary 3-year estate planning reviews maintain document relevance over time
What people say
Exceeded our expectations
Warm, caring, and knowledgeable
Precious gift to our children
Educated and confident
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Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning process creates legally binding documents that protect your family and assets. We help clients establish wills, trusts, and guardianship arrangements tailored to their specific family dynamics. The service ensures proper distribution of assets while minimizing tax implications through personalized strategies.
Legal Planning for Children
We specialize in creating legally enforceable guardianship plans that protect minor children in case of parental incapacity or death. This service includes detailed legal frameworks for child custody, financial provisions, and educational planning that align with Colorado state laws and family preferences.
Business Succession Planning
Our business succession planning protects clients' professional legacies through customized transition strategies. The service covers asset protection, ownership transfer mechanisms, and tax-efficient structures that ensure business continuity for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Asset Protection
We implement legal strategies to safeguard personal and business assets from potential future claims. This includes creating protective structures that comply with Colorado law while maintaining asset accessibility for legitimate owners.
Power of Attorney
Our power of attorney services establish legally binding authority for designated agents to make financial and medical decisions. The documents comply with Colorado statutes and include detailed instructions for healthcare preferences and financial management.
People
Martha Hartney
Principal Attorney
Martha has practiced estate planning in Colorado for over thirteen years. She educates families about legal protections for children and assets. Her approach transforms estate planning into an empowering experience for clients.
Gentry Schaab
Of Counsel Attorney
Gentry specializes in business law and real estate transactions. With psychology background, she connects clients' financial goals to legal strategies. She serves business owner clients with contract and succession planning expertise.
Michele Heaphy
Legal Assistant
Michele supports the legal team with organizational expertise. A former entrepreneur, she brings practical business perspective to client document preparation and case management for estate planning matters.
Questions
What makes Hartney Law different from other estate planning firms?
Our practice combines legal expertise with emotional intelligence, using visual tools to explain complex concepts. We focus on the whole family while providing ongoing support through complimentary triennial reviews.
How long does the estate planning process take?
The average process requires 8-10 hours over 6-8 weeks, with flexible scheduling options. We maintain continuous progress to complete your plan efficiently while ensuring thorough understanding.
What documents are included in a comprehensive estate plan?
Our plans typically include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and guardianship designations. We also provide electronic document storage and legacy planning components.
Do you offer support after completing the estate plan?
Yes, we provide complimentary 3-year reviews, free document amendments for 90 days, and ongoing client support through our dedicated client services team.
How do you handle complex family situations?
We specialize in diverse family structures including blended families, LGBTQ+ households, and international families. Our attorneys develop customized solutions that address unique custody and inheritance considerations.
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