My wife and I worked with Marc to create a revocable living trust for our estate planning needs. From the initial consultation through the actual creation of the trust we knew that we had made the best possible decision in selecting Marc to guide us through the process. We were impressed with his depth of knowledge, his ability to explain things in a manner that we could understand, and his attention to detail in the finished product. We strongly recommend Marc for your estate planning needs.
With my parents’ passing two years ago and having dealt with their Trust, my husband and I came to believe we needed a Living Trust also. We did a lot of research on the internet and found Carlson Law Office. When we met with Marc, we were very impressed with his in-depth knowledge of estate planning and his clear and thorough way of explaining everything. He listened intently to our personal situation and recommended a plan that fit us perfectly. The Estate Planning Portfolio binder that he and his team assembled was amazing! Not only did it include the usual estate planning documents, but also background education and detailed instructions that have been so helpful in implementing our Trust. Marc’s personable and caring manner made a difficult topic easy to discuss. Thanks, Marc!
Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, and all related ancillary documents, such as powers of attorney, living wills, etc.
30 years
YOUR PLAN - YOUR NEEDS: WILL OR TRUST PLAN TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY & AVOID A MESS IN THE EVENT OF MENTAL INCAPACITY OR DEATH. IN-PERSON OR REMOTE CONSULTATIONS.ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS, AND TRUSTS TO MEET YOUR GOALS, NEEDS, AND CIRCUMSTANCES. IN-PERSON OR REMOTE CONSULTATIONS.
HOW CAN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BENEFIT FROM MY ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES?
Most people don't have a will or trust to solve the legal problems involved with lifetime mental incapacity and transferring assets at death. We help you create the best will or trust plan to protect your family, assets, money and dignity. You can make life easier for those you love by reducing their financial and emotional stress and by planning to avoid court action upon your death or incapacity. We teach you about the "rules of the game" so you can avoid making mistakes. I want clients to: (1) be informed; (2) select the family protection plan they want; (3) understand the plan they choose; and (4) be educated about the pros and cons of wills and trusts so they can make intelligent decisions. Please call me to schedule your "Will and Trust Analysis Consultation" at. .
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Trust Planning
My wife and I worked with Marc to create a revocable living trust for our estate planning needs. From the initial consultation through the actual creation of the trust we knew that we had made the best possible decision in selecting Marc to guide us through the process. We were impressed with his depth of knowledge, his ability to explain things in a manner that we could understand, and his attention to detail in the finished product. We strongly recommend Marc for your estate planning needs.
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Posted by Cindy | March 3, 2020
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Excellent Estate Planning Lawyer and Educator!
With my parents’ passing two years ago and having dealt with their Trust, my husband and I came to believe we needed a Living Trust also. We did a lot of research on the internet and found Carlson Law Office. When we met with Marc, we were very impressed with his in-depth knowledge of estate planning and his clear and thorough way of explaining everything. He listened intently to our personal situation and recommended a plan that fit us perfectly. The Estate Planning Portfolio binder that he and his team assembled was amazing! Not only did it include the usual estate planning documents, but also background education and detailed instructions that have been so helpful in implementing our Trust. Marc’s personable and caring manner made a difficult topic easy to discuss. Thanks, Marc!
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Posted by Allen | July 15, 2020
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Extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with
Marc is a total pro at estate planning and trusts. He knows the ins and outs of all the laws, including the ones that just got passed. His knowledge is huge and very current. And he's able to translate it so that you understand.
Posted by Alex | July 14, 2020
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Follow Up Review
Two years ago my wife and I created a trust with Mr. Carlson. I had a couple of issues with him, which I addressed in my first review.
Since then he called me, well past the 30-day period, to offer to make whatever changes we needed free of charge.
So I wanted to post this as a follow up and to recognize his commitment to excellence in his profession.
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Posted by Laura | May 22, 2020
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Helped us Get Our Affairs in Order
Marc did an amazing job for us. My husband recently retired, and we wanted to get our affairs in order. We began working on this process in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, so Marc had to work quickly to adapt to the new environment. Which he did -- most admirably. He educated us about our options, and we ended up creating a trust. We also now have in place beneficiary forms, powers-of-attorney, medical powers-of-attorney, and a safety net for our adult children. It's such a relief to have our finances and wishes organized and on paper. The notebook Marc created for us is almost a work of art. I highly recommend his services.
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Posted by Stephen | September 26, 2019
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Estate Planning
Marc systematically walked me through every step of the process. He took the time to make sure I understood the pros and cons for every decision I made. He clearly laid out my options and made recommendations. He delivered an outstanding and complete binder that include all the addition material/documents that you need to move your assets into the trust. Marc is truly customer service focused, provides complete and high-quality work and in my opinion, is one of the best, if not the best in Estate attorney.Marc is exceptionally organized to the last detail. He is easy to talk to, personable, people-oriented, and easily accessible. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney with integrity, who genuinely cares about you.I have a friend who worked with a different attorney, and after hearing from me all the things that Marc does for you is having him review what their attorney did for them.
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Posted by Kimberly | March 17, 2019
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Kimberly Crews, Ph.D.
Marc spent considerable time with us to develop a plan for our revocable living trust. He took the time to expertly explain all of the important details needed to fund our trust and protect our assets. Marc also quickly responded when an additional need had to be addressed. The binder that he provides his clients is very appreciated to help organize all the steps required to transfer all appropriate assets into the trust. Included in the binder are specific directions that pertain to Colorado to assist in this process. Marc has been available by phone and email to assist with any questions or clarifications after our trust was created.
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Posted by Ron and Fran | January 30, 2019
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Estate Plan
It was a pleasant and rewarding experience to find an attorney whose knowledge was dedicated to estate planning and not a myriad of other legal specializations.
Marc did an outstanding job in explaining the many options for an estate plan and was most instrumental in helping us select the best solution for our particular situation. Throughout the entire process, Marc took all the time necessary to answer our questions and made us feel comfortable with the end product that was a well-organized and well-documented portfolio. We definitely received the best possible advice.
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Posted by Mary | December 23, 2018
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Very Helpful and Caring Estate Lawyer
My husband and I recently retired from our careers in Wisconsin and moved back home to Colorado. Updating our will (Revocable Living Trust) was important to us. I found Marc through a Google search for "wills and trusts attorneys", and after reviewing his website I set up an appointment. We found Marc to be knowledgeable, professional and his detailed step by step approach was very easy to follow. We highly recommend him.
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Posted by Gary and Pat | December 16, 2018
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Living Trust
Marc was highly recommended as an estate planning and trust attorney – just what we were looking for! His knowledge and experience were evident from our initial consultation. Marc listened to us, our wishes, and our goals, and designed a living trust to fit our family situation. We’re very pleased with the final plan and Marc’s thorough and complete explanations during every aspect of the planning. Marc’s caring and compassionate demeanor eased us through the entire process. With Marc’s help, we feel confident that we’ve taken care of our family.
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Posted by Ceona | November 16, 2018
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Marc Carlson for Professional, Caring Help
We are so happy we chose Carlson Law Office to set up our Trust for us. The process pulled everything in our lives together and got us organized. Including those things we weren’t aware we had been neglecting.
Marc Carlson was friendly, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. He obviously cared that we understood everything about the Trust and was willing to give whatever it took to get us there. We felt as if we were working with an exceptionally intelligent and very good friend.
Between the one-on-one time, and the extensive information included in our Trust binder, there will be no problems for whoever is responsible for eventually executing our Trust. Everything is spelled out very concisely.
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Posted by Thomas | November 6, 2018
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Great estate plan and planner.
We used the Marc Carlson Law Office to update our 16-year-old living trust that had become outdated. What we received was not just a new trust but a complete estate plan that meets the needs of our family both now and into the future. Marc is the consummate professional with a lifetime of experiences that have shaped his approach and attentive client relationships. We waited to write this review until we had some time to read and work with the binder and the funding/process management approaches he suggests. It is pretty much perfect. We have both learned a lot through this process since he didn’t just hand us the documents but rather taught us about what they accomplish and why. It has been a great experience for us, but ultimately for our kids and grandkids who are the ultimate beneficiaries. Thank you, Marc!
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Posted by Kathy | November 4, 2018
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Living Trust
Since my husband passed away 5 years ago, I’ve had to handle many things on my own.
Marc was so helpful in helping me get my Living Trust all set up. He was very patient &
Kind. He’s very knowledgeable & was very good at explaining everything to me so I could
Understand exactly how my Trust works. I highly recommend him.
Kathy
11/04/18
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Posted by RICHARD | August 6, 2018
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Mr.
My wife and I were very pleased with the entire process of setting up our revocable trust. Our meetings with him were most informative and detailed. I would not hesitate to refer anyone that required estate planning.
Posted by Harry | July 7, 2018
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Revocable Living Trust
I hired Marc after the passing of my wife. I was at a loss as to what to do next in a lot of areas, and especially estate planning now that I did not have a spousal beneficiary anymore. The last thing I wanted was someone else deciding what should happen to my estate. Marc was a pro at guiding me through my options and thoroughly explained the pros/cons of each one. I made my decision to have a revocable living trust set up, and Marc guided me through the process seamlessly. I now feel that I have a solid plan that will be administered how I want it to be and my wishes will be honored. It was nice to get this part of my "new normal" set up so that I could move on to other items. I sincerely appreciated Marc's help and fully recommend him. I plan to continue to seek his counsel as I need.
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Posted by Kenneth | June 16, 2018
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Excellent Living Trust Work
Marc Carlson executed a living trust for my wife and me. His information was thorough; his presentation was understandable; our options were clearly presented; he checked often to assure our understanding; and he was and has available and responsive in his replies to queries about our plan. As a practitioner, he is approachable; he communicates well in writing and in oral presentation; and he provides a wealth of additional information through pre-prepared explanations on a variety of topics that relate to your plan. Overall, I feel I have been and continue to be very well served.
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Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2018
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Highly Recommended
March 30, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
During the period from late December 2017 to late March 2018, my wife and I engaged the services of Marc Carlson to educate us and assist in the preparation of our Revocable Living Trust.
We originally desired to have our wills reviewed by Marc for proper wording and effectiveness. During our first meeting, Marc educated us on the pros and cons of wills versus trusts. We quickly came to the conclusion that the trust was the proper instrument for us.
Having had time to read the entire trust binder, we are ready to share our views on the service provided by Marc. We had upcoming travel plans which put us in a bit of a time crunch to get our trust completed. Marc did all the things that were necessary to get our product finished in a very short time period. He also has been very versatile in scheduling follow-up meetings.
We find our trust to be complete and accurate. Marc did a great job in explaining the not only the entire process but all of the complicated documents in the trust. His knowledgeable, easy-going style and method of explanation went a long way with us.
We highly recommend Marc to anyone with estate-planning needs. In the end, we feel fortunate that Marc was recommended to us by a local banker, and also feel that the product we received is a great value.
Doug and Barbara S.
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Posted by Mark | February 11, 2018
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Marc Carlson Gave Us Peace of Mind
My wife and I are in our 30's, and we have a young daughter who is the center of our universe. Preserving our wealth and protecting our daughter's future when we are gone have always been high priorities, so we had a will. Then, a close friend and business partner had a life event which left him incapacitated. Fortunately, he had a robust estate plan in place, which empowered trusted people to take control of his business and finances while he recovered in the hospital. Everything turned out alright for my friend, but it demonstrated to me the simple will my wife and I had in place would not have provided the same protections for our family had it been one of us laying in that hospital bed. Our wealth has continued growing as well, so we reached out to Marc Carlson. Marc took the time to understand our priorities and financial situation, then designed a trust plan, which was tailored to our unique needs and desires. He was also very generous with his time to ensure we properly funded the trust, which I know other attorneys are not willing to do. Estate planning is extremely complicated, and everyone's situation is unique. This is not something people should risk trying to do themselves and possibly leaving their family exposed. Marc Carlson made it easy, and we now have peace of mind, knowing our wealth and our daughter's future is secure regardless of what life may throw at us. I highly recommend Marc to anyone who wants this same peace of mind for themselves, their children and grandchildren.
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Posted by Tamara | February 1, 2018
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Peace of Mind
We found tremendous value in working with Marc. I am extremely pleased with the way our estate planning book is organized. Marc explained the estate planning process in a way that we could understand. We are so happy that we have done this for ourselves and our family. We have a great sense of peace knowing that everything is in place. We highly recommend him for this service.
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Posted by Marc | December 30, 2017
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Superb Estate Planning Attorney
My wife and I had Marc prepare a trust for us. I am a lawyer myself and spent fifteen years as a judicial officer. However I do not have estate planning experience. I did not know Marc before meeting him as I am relatively new to Colorado. I can say without any reservation Marc is one of the best lawyers I have encountered in my many years of working with attorneys. He is obviously an expert in his field. He is highly organized and produces a product that not only is understandable, but he reviews step by step everything in the binder that you receive. He is very patient and answers all questions in an understandable way. You walk out of the office with your documents in the binder, and also with a written checklist of things to do. His fees are extremely reasonable considering all the hours he spends with you plus the documents you receive. Without any hesitation whatsoever, I would recommend Marc for any estate planning.
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Estate planning Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Marc is very knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning. Marc goes the "extra mile" to educate his clients, including funding of trusts. Marc is personable, easy to work with, and very competent. I highly recommend Marc."
Trusts Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I worked with Marc on a case in which we each were representing a trust, negotiating a real estate agreement between the trusts. Marc was diligent and professional to work with and I was impressed with his thoughtfulness and attention to detail in drafting the agreement. I would readily recommend Marc to anyone seeking estate planning assistance in the Longmont area."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Marc is a wonderful attorney--thorough, caring, attentive, and deeply committed to his work and his purpose. I have and will continue to refer to him knowing he will take excellent care of anyone I refer!"