Top Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me in Greenwood Village Area

Stuart strives to provide the highest quality of legal service in his fields of practice.  Stuart started his career in a preeminent trust and estate planning and administration firm, spent several years as a solo practitioner, and is proud to be an associate attorney at Hinds and Hinds Family Law, P.C., a firm that shares Stuart's values with respect to ethics and professionalism. Stuart has been a resident of Colorado since 1972 and enjoys outdoor activities like swimming, softball, skiing, hiking, and biking as well as indoor activities like watching movies and playing games like scrabble and cribbage.. Stuart's practices focuses on Estate Planning services but he also serves as a valuable resource to the Firm's dissolution of marriage clients when complex assets are involved.

Steve is third generation Colorado native and received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Colorado Masters Program and his juris doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.. Before attending law school he taught English at Skyline High School in Longmont for 11 years.  Since graduation from law school he has practiced law for more than 20 years and has focused on estate planning, asset protection planning, business planning and special needs planning for the past fifteen years.. He is a member of the Esperti Peterson Insitute for Advanced Estate Planning and WealthCounsel and is the author of the authoritative book on estate planning: Your Legacy, Meaningful Estate Planning.. He practices in Arizona and throughout Colorado, but lives here in Greenwood Village with his family.

Shelley Thompson is a Shareholder at the law firm, Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. Shelley handles all aspects of Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters at the firm.  She assists clients with estates, probate, trust and probate litigation, charitable giving, guardianships and conservatorships, passing on businesses, contracts, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, and prenuptial agreements. Shelley also practices in complex business disputes, litigation, and corporate matters.. Shelley is a member of the Denver Estate Planning Council, the Trusts and Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, the American Association of University Women, and the Women’s Estate Planning Council.  She regularly speaks on planned giving, and trusts and estates legal issues.  Shelley was chosen by SuperLawyers as a 2016 Colorado Rising Star in Estate Planning and Probate, and was a finalist in for the Young Professional Award 2009 by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.. Shelley’s litigation experience includes several years of complex securities litigation and bankruptcy adversary litigation.  Shelley’s publications include:  Thompson, S., Globalization of the Securities Markets:  Effects on Investor Protection, ABA Journal, International Lawyer, Winter 2007-2008, 41 INTLLAW 1121.  She also performed pro bono litigation and volunteer work on behalf of foreign-born U.S. citizens, achieving changes to New York law.. Shelley has performed a wide variety of other community work, including volunteerwork for the homeless and low-income people in Denver.  Originally from the Denver area, Shelley received her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her Juris Doctor and Masters of Arts in International Affairs from American University in Washington D.C. Shelley is licensed to practice law in Colorado and New York.  She is proficient in Spanish and speaks elementary Turkish.. Shelley can be reached at or

Ms. Hoffman has a Masters in Taxation from New York University School of Law, and represents individual and organizational clients in all aspects of tax planning and controversy resolution. The primary areas of emphasis include: tax- exempt organizations, federal estate and gift tax, IRS audits and appeals, and state and local tax (including property tax and sales and use tax).. Ms. Hoffman has extensive experience in the area of tax-exempt organizations. She assists her clients as they work to resolve critical tax and business issues – both organizational and operational in nature. Ms. Hoffman generally advises exempt organizations on tax, corporate, regulatory and compliance matters and has handled projects that include: structuring affiliated business enterprises between exempt entities; advising on the proper conduct for political and lobbying activities; and negotiating tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. These projects have been undertaken on behalf of national and international charities, schools and educational institutions, private foundations, cultural institutions, social service agencies, research organizations, trade and professional associations, social clubs, religious organizations and advocacy groups.. Ms. Hoffman also counsels clients with custom wealth and business succession planning. This work includes federal estate and gift tax analysis and compliance, counsel with respect to fiduciary duties and related disputes, transfers and sales of closely-held business interests, estate and trust administration, and charitable gifting.. Finally, Ms. Hoffman represents clients involved in federal and state tax audits and appeals. On behalf of these clients she has negotiated settlements with the IRS and state and local taxing authorities regarding income tax, sales and use tax, estate and gift tax and property tax disputes.

Jereme Baker is the owner and Managing Member of Baker Law Group. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the various practice areas of the firm, namely, Business/Corporate Law, Probate, Guardianship/Conservatorship Law and Real Estate. He has provided legal and business advice to many small to medium sized businesses through roles as both in-house legal counsel and as outside general counsel.. Some of Mr. Baker’s recent practice accomplishments include negotiating and forming a multimillion-dollar joint venture investment fund; assisting private equity client in acquiring over $30 million in real estate assets including drafting, negotiating and in the performance of due diligence; and assisting client in the negotiation and drafting of a $60 million-dollar commercial real estate development venture in Denver. Mr. Baker has also provided advisement regarding governance, management and operation of privately held investment ventures, advisement regarding regulatory/compliance review, formation and drafting of corporate governance documents and board books, drafting of business formation and partnership agreements, drafting of commercial loan agreements, and negotiating, resolving, and litigating contractual disputes. In addition, he has advised regarding various real estate matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, drafting residential and commercial leases, and conducting real estate title and due diligence review. In the areas of probate and estate planning, he has experience litigating contested wills/trusts and probate contests, and advising clients regarding probate administration.. Jereme started Baker Law Group in 2011. He earned his B.A. from Rutgers University and his J.D. Degree from the University of Colorado. He has two preschool aged boys, and he loves taking them camping, hiking, and fishing and watching them grow up. He is a 2014 Recipient of the Billy Lewis Young Lawyer Award – Courage Under Fire Award.

Ilya Lyubimskiy is the founder and managing attorney of Premier Legacy Law. Ilya is knowledgeable and experienced in estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and trust administration, and business formation planning. Ilya takes pride in helping his clients navigate the complexities of estate planning with expert guidance and compassion. He enjoys getting to know each client and is committed to providing the highest level of service as he prepares plans tailored to his clients’ unique needs.. Prior to establishing his own law firm, Ilya practiced law at a prestigious Denver law firm where he handled estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. Ilya’s experience includes preparing comprehensive estate plans ranging from wills to complex trusts. He also prides himself on providing compassionate guidance to clients handling the tasks and responsibilities of a personal representative and/or trustee. Ilya is frequently praised by his clients for his legal expertise and ability to communicate clearly and consistently throughout the legal process. Ilya is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed legacy planning and estate administration decisions. He regularly educates both members of the public and other professionals on various legal topics within the legacy planning and estate administration realms.. In addition to his estate planning experience, Ilya’s professional background encompasses other roles that have shaped his legal career. As a former Deputy District Attorney in Colorado’s 17th Judicial District, he passionately advocated for victims of crime, with a particular focus on protecting the rights of elderly and at-risk individuals, through his work in the Economic Crime Unit. Furthermore, his experience clerking for judges in Colorado exposed him to civil, domestic, and criminal matters, broadening his understanding of the legal landscape.. Ilya graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he distinguished himself as an editor for the Criminal Law Review. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Legal Research from the University of Denver, Westminster Law Library. Ilya also brings added value to his clients as a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado and as a Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.. Beyond his legal pursuits, Ilya cherishes time spent with his wife, Vanya, and two dogs, Dexter and Sammy. He is an avid Colorado sports fan and enjoys hiking, embracing the beauty of the Colorado outdoors.

I was born and raised in Colorado.  I have been representing clients through Colorado in bankruptcy matters since 1985 and in estate planning matters since 2006.. I understand that facing legal issues can be intimidating.  I will help you understand your options and make your decisions with care, respect and an attention to detail.  I am very passionate about helping my clients.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Greenwood Village and surrounding areas.