Estate Planning Attorney in
Longmont, Colorado
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, and tax resolution — prepared personally by Nicole J. McGann, LL.M., for Colorado families across the Front Range.
Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax Resolution for Colorado Families
An estate plan is a set of documents personally tailored to handle your affairs and carry out your wishes — while you're alive and after you're gone. Whether you're setting up a first plan, updating one after a life change, or navigating probate for a loved one, McGann Law Group handles each case directly and personally.
If you're serving as executor of an estate or managing affairs after a family member has passed, we can walk you through every step of the proces
Probate
Estate Planning
We guide clients through all areas of family law with personal attention and clear legal strategies tailored to each unique situation.
Probate
If you're serving as executor of an estate or managing affairs after a family member has passed, we can walk you through every step of the process.
Tax Resolution
Facing an IRS notice, audit, or back tax situation? Nicole's LL.M. in Taxation means she can represent you and work toward a resolution.
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What We Help With
Estate planning covers more ground than most people expect. Here's what's typically included in a complete plan — and what each document does for you and your family.
Wills
A will determines who inherits your assets, who serves as executor of your estate, and — critically for parents — who is legally designated as guardian for your minor children. Without a will, Colorado's intestacy laws make those decisions for you.
Trusts
A trust allows assets to pass to your beneficiaries without going through probate, and gives you more control over how and when those assets are distributed. It can also protect your estate during incapacity, not just after death.
Power of Attorney
A durable financial power of attorney authorizes someone you trust to manage your finances if you're ever unable to do so yourself. Without one, even a spouse may need court permission to pay your bills or access accounts.
Medical Power of Attorney & Living Will
A medical power of attorney names who can speak to your doctors on your behalf during incapacity. A living will — also called an advance directive — documents your specific preferences for end-of-life medical care, so your family doesn't have to make those decisions without guidance.
What Is an Estate Plan — and Do You Actually Need One?
Estate planning is for people of all ages and income levels. Nearly everyone has an estate — it's the term for everything you own, whether that's a home, a car, savings accounts, retirement funds, or personal property.
An estate plan is a set of documents tailored to handle your affairs. Aside from your assets, a complete plan lets you choose guardians for your minor children, provide for a spouse or family member with special needs, and legally authorize trusted people to manage your financial and medical decisions if you're not able to.
You may think you only need an estate plan if you're older or wealthy. In reality, a lack of planning is most costly for the people you're trying to protect. It can result in unnecessary stress for your family, expenses that could have been avoided, and delays in the form of probate that leave assets tied up for months.
A strong estate plan does more than distribute assets after death
it covers who makes decisions for you while you're still here.
Why Not Use an Online Service?
There are low-cost online services that offer estate planning documents. The risk is that generic forms can't account for your specific situation, your family's makeup, or Colorado's requirements — and if something is drafted incorrectly, there's no attorney-client relationship to catch the mistake before it matters.
McGann Law Group often finds that clients are surprised by the level of detail that goes into a properly designed estate plan — scenarios they hadn't thought to cover that could directly affect what happens to their estate or who cares for their children.
All general legal information, including what you'll find on legal websites and even this blog, is no substitute for a personal consultation about your specific circumstances.
Consultations are free and strictly confidential.
Work Directly With Nicole Start to Finish
Nicole J. McGann has practiced estate planning, probate, and tax law in Colorado for more than 23 years. She holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Boulder County Bar Association, and the Longmont Chamber of Commerce.
Every client at McGann Law Group works directly with Nicole from the first consultation through signed documents. There are no handoffs to paralegals, no junior associates handling your case. If you have a question, Nicole answers it.
She practices in Longmont, with meeting locations in Boulder, Fort Collins, Golden, and Broomfield, and virtual consultations available for clients throughout the Front Range.
- Colorado Bar Association member
- Boulder County Bar Association member
- LL.M. in Taxation — University of Denver
- 23+ years in practice
- Longmont Chamber of Commerce
Flat-Rate Pricing, Explained Upfront
It's important that your estate plan is carefully prepared to meet your goals, circumstances, and unique needs. Poorly designed or incomplete plans create more costs for your family down the road.
McGann Law Group uses flat-fee pricing for the majority of estate planning services. You'll know what's included and what it costs before any work begins. Ninety percent of clients fall within the standard flat rate. If your situation is more complex, Nicole will explain any additional fees upfront so there are no surprises.
Know your cost before you commit. No open-ended billing.
Why Clients Trust McGann Law Group
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Serving Longmont and the Colorado Front Range
McGann Law Group is headquartered in Longmont with meeting locations in Boulder, Fort Collins, Golden, and Broomfield. Virtual consultations are available for clients throughout Boulder, Weld, and Larimer counties.
Longmont · Boulder · Fort Collins · Golden · Broomfield ·
Firestone · Erie · Loveland· Larimer County
and surrounding areas
Latest Insights & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an estate plan if I don't have a lot of assets?
Yes. Your estate includes everything you own — your home, your car, your savings, and your personal property — regardless of its total value. More importantly, an estate plan lets you name guardians for your children and authorize trusted people to make decisions for you if you can't. Those protections apply at any income level.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will takes effect after you die and directs how your assets are distributed. It goes through probate, which is a court process. A trust can manage assets during your lifetime and transfer them after death without probate. Some clients benefit from a will alone; others from both. Nicole will explain which approach makes sense for your situation.
Do I work directly with Nicole, or will my case be handled by someone else?
You work directly with Nicole from your first consultation through your signed documents. There are no handoffs to associates or paralegals for your case work.
How much does estate planning cost?
McGann Law Group uses flat-fee pricing, explained upfront before any work begins. Most clients fall within the standard flat rate. If your situation requires a more complex plan, Nicole will outline any additional costs before you decide to proceed.
How do I get started?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation through the Calendly link on this page, or call 303-647-5105. After you book, Nicole will follow up to confirm whether you'd prefer to meet in person, by Zoom, or by phone.
Get Clear on Your Next Step
Your initial 30-minute consultation is free and confidential, with the option to meet in person at any of our five Front Range locations or by Zoom. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your options, what you need, and what it will cost — before making any commitment.
Consultations are free and strictly confidential.
