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The question is, “What is a power of attorney?” A power of attorney is typically a written document by which an individual, who is described as the principal, has the ability to delegate tasks to another person, who is generally called the agent. The document is typically in writing and the document is intended to […]

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is typically a written document by which an individual, who is described as the principal, has the ability to delegate tasks to another person, who is generally called the agent. Do you need to create a power of attorney document? Contact Miller & Steiert today, a law firm with experience in […]

The question is, how do you prepare yourself and protect yourself if you find yourself in a dispute that is governed by a mandatory arbitration agreement? There are a number of ways that you can do that. Arbitration is a confidential proceeding that’s not going to be heard in a public courtroom. As such, there […]

What is a Financial Power of Attorney?

Financial Power of Attorney is typically granted via written document by you and designates a person(s) as the authority for financial decisions, known as your agent. Watch as probate and estate planning attorney Walter Kelly explains the powers granted by financial power of attorney. Are you preparing a financial power of attorney document? Do you […]

I’m often asked how should parties select a mediator. It depends on who the parties are, what the dispute is, whether they have counsel, so there are a lot of different ways to choose a mediator. I think it’s very important for people to know who they are selecting as their mediator because that will […]

A living will is a document that exists to direct who has decision-making authority. It’s vital in the estate planning process and helps to stave off issues before they arise by clarifying potential issues before they crop up. Watch as probate law attorney Walter Kelly discusses what a living will is and what the implications […]

Top Reasons to Select Mediation over Arbitration

What are the top reasons to select mediation instead of litigation? Mediation is more flexible. It’s more creative and it costs a whole lot less in terms of money and time. When you go into mediation it’s a voluntary process. It’s confidential and the parties have the flexibility to come up with whatever solution makes […]

What is Colorado’s New Felony DUI Law?

Colorado DUI legislation changed in August of 2015, making a 4th DUI felony a felony charge with the possibility of prison time. Watch as Denver criminal law attorney Ben Currier explains the details and the implications of this new Felony DUI law. Do you need help with a recent DUI? Contact us today at 303-798-2525 […]

The difference between mediation and arbitration is that arbitration is an alternative to a public trial. Its a private trial where the parties are hiring an arbitrator and the arbitrations are confidential as opposed to being in a public courtroom. Normally the rules around how to litigate a dispute are set by the arbitrator. There are […]

Essentially probate court is a court in which the stuff of a person who dies is determined to whom it goes to. Whether it goes to family members or whoever that person wanted to have their possessions. In Denver District Court they have a special judge assigned just to do probate work. In the other […]

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