Overall Rating
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4.3 /5.0
7 Client Reviews
$ 125-250 per hour
About Marco
Biography
During law school, Mr. Chayet's grandmother, Letty Milstein, was the principle party in one of the most controversial and public elder law cases in the state of Colorado. The Estate of Milstein v. Ayers, 955 P.2d 78 (Colo. App. 1998), is a landmark probate case which upholds and protects the right to counsel and due process of incapacitated adults in Colorado and has been codified into the Colorado Uniform Protective Proceedings Act (the guardianship and conservatorship laws). This experience was the impetus for Mr. Chayet's career long practice commitment to the field of elder law and probate litigation.
Mr. Chayet is the Co-Chairman of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and the recipient of Colorado Super Lawyers 2009 Rising Star in Elder Law. A sampling of Mr. Chayet's broad experience in elder law and complex probate litigation includes: Litigating contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for adults and minors; Litigating will contests and fiduciary defense actions; Representation of guardians, conservators and fiduciaries; Trust administration and trust litigation; Drafting complex wills and complex trusts; and Contested and non-contested estate administration.
Mr. Chayet's expertise in the area of elder law has also been demonstrated through his publishing in the areas of elder law as well as public speaking appearances including appearing on the Colorado television show Senior Survival, being a frequent guest lecturer for the University of Denver College of Law Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, and lecturing on various elder law topics for Continuing Legal Education International, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Colorado Bar Association.
Mr. Chayet is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys where the Academy asked Mr. Chayet to serve on the Academy's Membership Committee, Practice Development Committee as well as serving as an officer of the Colorado Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Chayet continues to be an active member of the Colorado Bar Association where fellow Colorado attorneys nominated Mr. Chayet to be a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation.
Mr. Chayet, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is continuing in the footsteps of his family in assisting the philanthropic and civic community of Colorado, by serving on the board of many not-for-profit organizations including the Guardianship Alliance of Colorado, Colorado Citizens for Accountability, Allied Jewish Apartments, Jewish Senior Recreation Network, the Foundation For Hope and the Life Source Services Hospice. Mr. Chayet received his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law. Mr. Chayet's undergraduate training was at the University of California at Berkeley and at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he received his Bachelor of Arts.
Marco is a 2016 Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyer and a 2016 Top Elder Law Attorney by 5280 Magazine.
Marco is an accomplished elder law attorney for those with issues pertaining to aging and incapacity
Marco is an accomplished elder law attorney for those with issues pertaining to aging and incapacity
Marco is an accomplished elder law attorney for those with issues pertaining to aging and incapacity
Marco is an accomplished elder law attorney for those with issues pertaining to aging and incapacity
Marco is an accomplished elder law attorney for those with issues pertaining to aging and incapacity
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
20%
Guardianship
20%
Probate
20%
Trusts
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 27 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Chayet & Danzo, LLC
(303) 578-2990
Unknown
650 South Cherry Street, Suite 710, Denver, CO, 80246
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Marco Damian Chayet's Reviews
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Posted by Kathleen | August 23, 2014
Sometimes we get lucky and run across people with real skills!
I was going through a very messy and sinister divorce. My ex filed a Petition for Guardianship in Summit County pertaining to my son with Down Syndrome. In the petition my ex claimed that my son had been living with him for the past 2 years , while in fact, my son was living with me in Centennial ,...
Posted by JeremyH | August 14, 2014
A real 5 star firm here!
After experiencing being taken advantage of a very prominent law firm here in Denver , we were introduced to the Marco Chayet whom put us at ease within the first meeting with he and staff. I felt we covered more ground in one week then we did in nearly 9 months with our other attorney. We were tre...
Posted by Victor | July 29, 2014
Experience. Value. Results.
Mr. Chayet provided great insights throughout the entire estate planning process. He created clear and efficient solutions to the complications in my estate and made my entire family confident in the process. We always felt fully informed and the costs were always clearly communicated. During a peri...
Posted by Mike | July 24, 2014
Very professional and thoughtful
Mr. Chayet recently handled my estate planning. His professionalism made the whole process go very smoothly. Mr. Chayet's thoughtful and caring approach made difficult and uncomfortable decisions much easier than I thought they would be. The overall cost was more than fair and his responsiveness w...
Posted by Duffy | September 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Cherry Creek
Just because you have a firm and Cherry Creek address does not mean you know what you’re doing very good example of is this this so called firm. I have so issues issues with this firm, especially Marco the arrogant showoff who never wants to go to court. Marco and he’s very young staff knowing litt...
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"I endorse and would recommend Mr. Chayet to everyone and anyone. I have been practicing for 24 years. I was the youngest judge in Colorado history, a magistrate, a prosecutor in three districts, a law professor, and have worked in private practice for years. I still learn from his Avvo answers each and every day. He is a huge credit to the legal system. Hire him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marco is one of the up and coming lawyers in the elder law community. He's dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate about his profession. I have no hesitation to recommend him as one of the best elder law attorneys in Colorado."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Colorado Super Lawyer in Elder Law, ThomsonReuters
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Associations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Member
Colorado Bar Association, Trust & Estate Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Denver Bar Association
Member
National Academy of Special Needs Planners
Member
2009 - 2009
Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law SectionChairman
2009 - 2009
American Bar Association, Decisions CommitteeVice-Chair
Education
1997
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Legal Representation of Fiduciaries-Are you Prepared for the Scrutiny?
Elder Law and Estate Planning
2009
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Senior Law Day of Colorado
2008
Conservatorship and Guardianship Law
Guardianships and Conservatorships
N/A
Speaking Engagement
Certified Public Accountants
N/A
Guest Lecture, Advanced Legal Studies
Lecture
Publications
2008
The Colorado Lawyer
Resolving a Medicaid Claim in a Decedent’s Probate Estate
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Guides