Estate Planning Attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado

McGann Law Group serves Fort Collins families and individuals with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and probate support. Nicole meets clients in person at our Fort Collins office and brings more than 23 years of Colorado estate planning experience to every consultation.

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Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills

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Probate Support for Larimer County Families

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LL.M. in Taxation — University of Denver

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In-Person Consultations in Fort Collins

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More Than 23 Years in Practice

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Free 30-Minute Consultations

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Estate Planning for Fort Collins Families and Professionals

Fort Collins draws a wide range of residents — young professionals, CSU faculty and staff, longtime homeowners, retirees, and small business owners. What many of them share is that they've accumulated real assets and real responsibilities — a home, a retirement account, a business, children — without putting a formal plan in place.



An estate plan determines who inherits your property, who raises your minor children if something happens to you, who manages your finances if you're incapacitated, and what medical care you receive if you can't speak for yourself. For Fort Collins homeowners who've watched property values climb over the past decade, the gap between "I should do this" and "I've done this" carries real consequences for the people they'd leave behind.


McGann Law Group handles the full range of estate planning documents for Fort Collins clients, with consultations available in person at our Fort Collins office or virtually for clients who prefer it.

In-Person Consultations Available in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Office — By Appointment 2580 East Harmony Road, Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80528


Nicole meets clients in Fort Collins regularly. Virtual consultations by Zoom or phone are also available for clients throughout Larimer County.

Estate Planning Services for Fort Collins Clients

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

Divorce & Separation
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A will names who inherits your assets, designates a guardian for your minor children, and appoints an executor to settle your estate. Without one, Colorado's intestacy laws decide — and the result may not reflect what you'd have chosen.

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A revocable living trust transfers assets to your beneficiaries without probate, provides for incapacity planning during your lifetime, and gives you control over when and how distributions happen. For Fort Collins families with real estate and retirement accounts, a trust often provides more protection than a will alone.

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A durable financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney authorize trusted people to manage your finances and healthcare decisions without court involvement — immediately when the situation calls for it.

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

Divorce & Separation
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Living Will

An advance healthcare directive documents your specific preferences for end-of-life medical care. Colorado healthcare providers are required to honor a properly executed living will.

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Probate

If you're managing the estate of someone who lived or owned property in Larimer County, we can help you navigate the Colorado probate process from filing through final distribution.

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Planning for Fort Collins Business Owners and Aging Parents

Two situations come up frequently for Fort Collins clients that are worth addressing directly.

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Business owners

If you own a business and something happens to you, what happens to it? A complete estate plan addresses that question — integrating your business interests with your personal estate so ownership, management, and continuity are handled deliberately rather than left to default rules. Nicole's LL.M. in Taxation is particularly relevant here, covering the tax implications of business succession alongside the legal ones.

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Aging parents

Fort Collins has a significant retiree population, and we regularly work with adult children helping their parents get documents in place — often under time pressure because a health situation has made it urgent. Powers of attorney and healthcare directives are especially important to have before cognitive decline makes signing them legally complicated. If you're in that situation, don't wait.

Why Clients Trust McGann Law Group

★★★★★

"Nicole made the process easy and explained very detailed law in a way that allowed us to understand it."

Amy & Warren

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does McGann Law Group serve Fort Collins, Colorado?

    Yes. We serve Fort Collins clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and probate support. Nicole meets clients in person at our Fort Collins office at 2580 East Harmony Road, Suite 201, and virtual consultations are available for clients throughout Larimer County.

  • Do I need a local attorney for estate planning in Fort Collins?

    Colorado doesn't require your attorney to be based in your city. What matters is that your attorney understands Colorado law, drafts documents that meet Colorado's requirements, and is accessible when questions come up. Nicole has practiced Colorado estate planning law for more than 23 years, holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver, and has a local Fort Collins office where she meets clients regularly.

  • Who handles probate in Larimer County?

    Larimer County probate matters are filed through the Larimer County District Court. Nicole is familiar with Colorado probate procedures, including Larimer County filings, and can represent executors and families through the process from initial filing through final distribution.

  • I have a business in Fort Collins. Does that affect my estate plan?

    Yes. Business interests need to be addressed explicitly in your estate plan — who takes over, what happens to ownership, and how the transition is structured can all affect your family and your business partners. Nicole's LL.M. in Taxation covers the tax dimensions of business succession alongside the legal ones. A consultation will identify what your plan needs to account for.

  • Can I do estate planning virtually if I'm in Fort Collins?

    Yes. After booking, Nicole will confirm whether you'd prefer to meet in person at the Fort Collins office, by Zoom, or by phone.

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Ready to Get Your Estate Plan in Place?

Whether you’re creating your first estate plan, updating existing documents after a life change, or helping a family member plan ahead, start with a free 30-minute consultation with Nicole. You’ll get a clearer understanding of what you need and the next steps for putting your plan in place.