Navigating Estate Planning and Probate Law with Aaron Evans

Unthinkable with Kyle Bachus, Episode 5 In this episode of Unthinkable, Kyle Bachus speaks with Aaron Evans, Managing Partner at Evans Case, a leading law firm in the Rocky Mountain region specializing in probate and estate issues. Aaron is dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning and probate litigation. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Role of Estate and Probate Lawyers: Aaron explains the specialties of his firm, which focuses on estate planning and probate, assisting families with the complexities following a loved one’s death. * Importance of Having a Will: He highlights that a will designates an executor and outlines inheritance, while the absence of a will can lead to disputes under intestate laws. * Types of Wills and Their Validity: Aaron explains that a self-proving will is generally easier to probate compared to a holographic (handwritten) will. * Accessing Digital Assets: He underscores the need to document access to digital accounts and passwords, which are essential for estate management today. * Navigating the Probate Process: Aaron details the probate process, noting options like small estate affidavits and the differences between informal and formal probate based on will validity and disputes. Learn more about Aaron Evans:  * Visit Aaron Evans’s website: http://Evanscase.com *********************************** About Unthinkable: Unthinkable is a podcast about the aftermath of incidents causing catastrophic injury or death, the experts who are called to serve when these accidents occur, and lessons that we can all learn and implement in our own personal lives.  Watch more episodes of Unthinkable: https://www.kylebachus.com https://www.coloradolaw.net Connect and learn more from your host, Kyle Bachus:  * Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebachus  * Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bachus-&-schanker-llc  * Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bachusschanker  * Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bachusschanker