Estate Planning Attorney Serving Larimer County, Colorado
McGann Law Group serves families and individuals throughout Larimer County with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and probate support. Nicole meets clients in person at our Fort Collins office and is familiar with Larimer County District Court procedures for probate and estate matters.
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills
Probate Support for Larimer County Families
Larimer County District Court Filings
LL.M. in Taxation — University of Denver
In-Person Consultations in Fort Collins
Free 30-Minute Consultations
Estate Planning for Larimer County Families
Larimer County covers a wide range of communities — Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Berthoud, and the surrounding area. The families who live here share a common need: making sure their assets, their families, and their healthcare decisions are protected by the right legal documents.
An estate plan determines who inherits your property, who raises your minor children if something happens to you, who manages your finances if you become incapacitated, and what medical care you receive if you can't communicate those preferences yourself. For Larimer County homeowners who've built real equity over time, planning ahead is one of the most practical things you can do for the people who depend on you.
McGann Law Group serves clients throughout Larimer County with the full range of estate planning and probate services. Nicole meets clients in person at our Fort Collins office and offers virtual consultations by Zoom or phone for clients throughout the county.
In-Person Consultations in Fort Collins
Fort Collins Office — By Appointment (Nearest to Loveland) 2580 East Harmony Road, Suite 201 Fort Collins, CO 80528
Fort Collins is Larimer County's county seat and the most convenient in-person location for clients throughout the county. Virtual consultations by Zoom or phone are available for clients in Loveland, Estes Park, Windsor, Wellington, and surrounding areas who prefer not to travel.
Estate Planning Services Available Throughout Larimer County
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
A will puts your wishes in writing — who inherits your property, who serves as executor, and who you've named as guardian for your minor children. Without one, Colorado's intestacy laws and a court fill in those answers for you.
A revocable living trust transfers your assets to your beneficiaries without Larimer County probate court involvement, provides for incapacity during your lifetime, and gives you more control over how distributions happen. For Larimer County homeowners with appreciated real estate, a trust often provides more protection than a will alone.
A durable financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney authorize trusted people to manage your finances and healthcare decisions immediately — without requiring a court order. In Colorado, even a spouse doesn't have automatic authority to act without these documents in place.
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
An advance healthcare directive documents your end-of-life medical preferences. Colorado healthcare providers are required to honor a properly executed living will.
If you're settling the estate of someone who lived or owned property in Larimer County, probate is handled through the Larimer County District Court. We can guide executors and families through every step of that process.
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Larimer County Probate — What to Expect
Larimer County probate matters are filed with the Larimer County District Court in Fort Collins. Colorado offers both informal and formal probate, and for smaller estates — those with probate assets below approximately $80,000 — a simplified small estate affidavit process may be available instead.
Nicole is familiar with Larimer County probate procedures and has helped Larimer County families navigate the process from initial filing through final asset distribution. For executors who've never been through probate before, that familiarity with local court expectations can make a meaningful difference in how smoothly things go.
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Serving Communities Throughout Larimer County
McGann Law Group serves clients across Larimer County, including:
- Fort Collins
- Loveland
- Windsor
- Timnath
- Wellington
- Estes Park
- Berthoud
- Surrounding communities in Northern Colorado
Whether you're in
Fort Collins or a smaller community on the outskirts of the county, virtual consultations make it easy to get started without traveling.
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. The process to create our estate plan was much easier than anticipated."
Amy & Warren G.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does McGann Law Group serve Larimer County, Colorado?
Yes. We serve clients throughout Larimer County — including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Estes Park, Berthoud, and surrounding communities — with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and probate support. Nicole meets clients in person at our Fort Collins office and offers virtual consultations by Zoom or phone for clients throughout the county.
Do I need a will or a trust in Larimer County, Colorado?
It depends on your situation. A will is the foundation of most estate plans and is appropriate for many Larimer County families. A trust provides additional advantages — avoiding probate, providing for incapacity, and giving you more control over distributions. Some clients benefit from both. Nicole will explain which approach makes sense for your family in a free 30-minute consultation.
Who handles probate in Larimer County?
Larimer County probate matters are filed with the Larimer County District Court in Fort Collins. Nicole is familiar with local court procedures and can help executors and families navigate the process from opening the case through final distribution.
What is the small estate affidavit process in Colorado?
Colorado allows heirs to transfer assets from qualifying smaller estates — those with probate assets below approximately $80,000 — using a simplified affidavit process instead of opening a full probate case. When it applies, it's significantly faster and less expensive than standard probate. We've put together a full breakdown of how the process works and what qualifies.
Can I meet with Nicole virtually if I'm not near 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. Virtual consultations are available for clients throughout Larimer County, including Loveland, Windsor, Estes Park, Wellington, and surrounding areas.
Your Estate Plan Starts With a Conversation
Estate planning begins with understanding what matters to you. In a free 30-minute consultation, Nicole can help you identify the documents you may need, answer questions about the planning process, and outline the next steps for creating or updating your estate plan.