Kristin Dittus

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Kristin Dittus

also known as Kristin Dittus JD, LLM

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

44 Cook St Ste 100, Denver, CO

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kristin

Biography

Finding Elegant Solutions to Your Complex Questions in Estate Planning and Administration

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

60%
Probate 20%

20%
Trusts 10%

10%
Business 5%

5%
Tax 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 20 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Life & Legacy Planning Ltd.

44 Cook St Ste 100, Denver, CO, 80206

lifeandlegacyltd.com

Kristin Dittus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Diane | March 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Superb lawyer for your estate planning needs.

Kristin Dittus is a superb lawyer. She is an expert in estate planning and was clear about our options as well as the necessary steps to achieve the estate plan we wanted. Kristen was respectful of our choices and was a delight to work with. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Holly | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend for Probate and Estate Matters

My sister and I had a very positive experience working with Kristin and her team. She helped get the probate process started efficiently and explained each step clearly. She went above and beyond in helping address some complex medical billing issues that came up. Throughout the process Kristin was k...nowledgeable, responsive, and professional. My sister and I really appreciated how proactive she was in handling complicated issues and advocating on our behalf. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing help with probate or estate matters.

Posted by Angela | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

5 star recommendation

My experience with Kristin was professional, thorough, and kind. I would highly recommend Kristin Dittus for estate planning legal services.

Posted by David | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

A reliable and trusted estate attorney.

Kristin Dittus took due diligence in researching the estate where no will was present. Since this covered jurisdiction in Colorado and New York we had to move at a pace that reflected on the laws in both states. The estate involved using a CPA in New York as well as an attorney in New York that wa...s working on a related case in New York. There were numerous communications with all the parties involved beside myself that made this estate a challenge to co-ordinate the satisfactory completion of the estate. Kristin used all the information from all the parties involved and finalized the estate in a timely manner. My personal interactions with Kristin were very positive and she listened to all my concerns with compassion and a true willingness to help. I felt that I was treated with respect and I was treated with decency above and beyond as a client. We both wanted to move the estate closure in a positive direction and Kristin kept the progress we made moving in that direction and I am eternally grateful. What was a dreadful situation with the estate to begin with was transformed into a workable and positive solution. With that all being said I would wholeheartedly turn to Kristin again to help with legal matters of this nature. I fully endorse Kristin for anyone considering legal representation in dealing with estates and other estate issues. I wish her well in any future endeavors.

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Kristin Dittus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsay Andrew

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Kristin for years through the Trust and Estate Section of the CBA. She is highly knowledgeable, experienced, thoughtful and an excellent communicator. I am pleased to refer her to estate planning clients, and know they will be in great hands."

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Kelly Politte

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin is an excellent trust and estate attorney. Her knowledge of this complicated area of the law make her an asset to her clients. She has built an impressive reputation for excellence within the legal community and with her clients, and commands respect. I unreservedly endorse Kristin."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Life & Legacy Planning, Ltd

2010 - 2013

Attorney, SD Merrit & Assoc, P.C.

2009 - 2010

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Denver University College Of Law

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C.

Associations

2025 - 2026

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Vice Chair

2022 - 2025

Colorado Women's Estate Planning Council

VP, President and Immediate Past President (3 year term)

2018 - 2025

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Co-Editor for Quarterly Newsletter for the Section

Education

2009

University of Denver

LLM

2003

Hofstra University School of Law

JD

1998

University of Vermont

BA

Publications

2025

CBA T&E Quarterly Publication, What is so Great about Slats and Why do I Need to Know About them Now?

2024

CBA T&E Quarterly Publication, Council Notes Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCEN's Ubiquitous Quest for Beneficial Owner Information

2019

CBA T&E Quarterly Publication, Council Notes Reflecting on 2019 to Have an Even Better 2020.

2015

Colorado Bar Association CLE, The Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Business Organizations; Chapter 30, formerly Chapter 5 Succession Planning for Businesses

2015

Boulder County Bar Association Monthly Publication Estate Planning for Blended Families (2 part series)

2012

Boulder County Bar Association Monthly Publication How a Trust can Protect Your Child’s Estate from a Divorcing Spouse

Languages

English

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