Liska & Smith, P.C. - Fort Collins, CO

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Law in Fort Collins

Safeguarding your life savings, providing for vulnerable loved ones, and ensuring seamless asset distribution requires thoughtful legal foresight and compassionate guidance. Conveniently situated at 2629 Redwing Rd Suite 240 in Fort Collins, Liska and Smith, P.C. serves individuals, families, retirees, and agricultural landowners throughout Larimer County and Northern Colorado. Founded in 2013, this women-led boutique practice is steered by attorneys Rikke M. Liska and Kate Smith. Attorney Rikke Liska brings distinguished credentials to the firm, having graduated with highest pro bono distinction from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, authoring chapters for the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, and serving as the Deputy Public Administrator for Larimer County. Whether you need to consult an experienced attorney to craft a new estate plan or require steady guidance through estate administration, the firm translates complex probate statutes into clear, empowering solutions.

Custom Living Trusts, Wills, and Generational Wealth Protection

A comprehensive estate plan does far more than distribute assets after death; it provides vital protections during unexpected periods of physical or cognitive incapacity. The firm's dedicated estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers design personalized strategies that avoid the delays and public exposure of court probate:

• Revocable Living Trusts: Drafting tailored trusts that ensure smooth, private asset transfers to beneficiaries while maintaining complete control during your lifetime.
• Last Will and Testament: Formulating valid Colorado wills with pour-over provisions and specific guardian nominations for minor children.
• Powers of Attorney: Working with skilled power of attorney lawyers to establish durable financial powers and medical directives appointing trusted agents.
• Farm and Ranch Succession: Structuring specialized succession plans for Colorado agricultural operators to keep family farms intact across generations.

Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Special Needs Planning

When an aging parent or loved one with cognitive impairment can no longer manage healthcare decisions or financial accounts, families often face sudden emotional and legal crises. If you need a lawyer urgently to establish legal authority for a family member's care, Liska and Smith provides caring, decisive representation in court. The firm handles protective proceedings, including adult guardianships, conservatorships, and the creation of first-party and third-party special needs trusts that preserve essential Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income benefits without sacrificing quality of life.

Meticulous Probate Administration and Estate Settlement

Serving as a personal representative or trustee carries weighty fiduciary duties under Colorado law. Drawing on extensive experience in the probate court system, the firm's probate lawyers guide executors and administrators through formal probate, informal probate, small estate affidavits, and trust settlement. From inventorying assets and resolving creditor claims to preparing final fiduciary accountings, Liska and Smith ensures complete legal compliance while minimizing the emotional stress on grieving families.

Why Northern Colorado Families Choose Liska and Smith

Clients consistently praise Liska and Smith, P.C. for their approachable, educational approach that demystifies estate planning without intimidating legal jargon. The attorneys are deeply invested in community leadership, serving on the executive committees of the Colorado Bar Association Elder Law and Trust and Estate sections and supporting local artistic organizations. With transparent fee structures and attentive, personalized service, the firm provides clients with genuine peace of mind. When you are ready to hire a lawyer or seek to find an attorney to protect your family's future, contact Liska and Smith, P.C. to schedule your comprehensive estate planning session.