Kevin Mark Forbush

Kevin Mark Forbush

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 37 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Colorado Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate ... +2 more

902 S. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Counseling clients on the design, drafting and implementation of business entities and structures to manage tax and liability exposure.

30 years | 500 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Counseling, design, drafting and implementation of estate planning documents to include revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney and other related documents.

32 years | 500 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Assisting clients with administration of estates through the probate process.

30 years | 150 cases

20%
Trusts 20%

Counseling clients on the design, drafting and implementation of trust-based esate plans.

30 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Counseling clients on the design, drafting and implementation of will-based esate plans.

34 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 10 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 13 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Forbush Legal PLLC

902 S. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

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Kevin Mark Forbush's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexandra | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Highly Recommend

We engaged with Kevin to create our living trust. Working with Kevin and his team made the whole process easy and understandable for us. The system they have in place from creation to completion is thorough, efficient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process, including maintenance after... it is completed. I highly recommend Kevin and his firm.

Posted by Fred | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Fred & Trudy Hinton

Kevin and the team at Forbusch Legal work like a well oiled machine. From the beginning of building our trust until the very last detail, the entire team was there for us. If we had questions, they were available and provided clear answers for us. They are all very professional, yet still down to ear...th. My husband and I are confident that when the time comes, our trust will kick in and end of life decisions will be easier to work through.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Graeme and Sandra Badger

My wife and I just finished a living will with your people. They did a great job, explained everything clearly, and I just gave a recommendations to a friend of mine.

Posted by Harry | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Trusted Professional

Kevin Forbush can be trusted to provide outstanding legal advice and professional services for your most important and sensitive matters in life. My wife and I have been clients of Kevin's for over 10 years and we are constantly impressed by his unquestioned integrity, morale character, and professi...onalism. Kevin is dependable, experienced, smart, and creative. He and his staff are always available to provide expert counsel and legal services. We have been so impressed with Kevin that we appointed him as the trustee of our estate. Kevin regularly reviews and has us update our wills, powers-of-attorney, living wills, and other critical legal documents. We find that "time flies" but Kevin provides gentle reminders that periodic reviews are necessary -- otherwise, our most important matters in life might not be up-to-date when we needed them most. Kevin also provides professional seminars on legal matters and issues that seem confusing and complicated; however, he alway translates highly technical legal terminology into understandable language. Kevin has my highest personal endorsement as an attorney who specializes in trusts, estate planning, and business operations.

Posted by Walter | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Great Attorney

I moved to Colorado Springs after retiring from the military. When it was time for my trust to be reviewed and updated I wanted an attorney who had an office that was more than 2 or 3 people. I also want to establish a long time relationship. Kevin Forbush was recommended to me. After consulting ...with him my wife and I decided to have him rewrite and update our trust documentation. He and his staff did a great job. We have been associated with him for several years now and continue to be satisfied. He has a current process in place that reviews your documentation yearly to insure that it is up to date both in the funding areas and current law. In addition he has several seminars a year to keep his clients updated on topics ranging from their estate planning and current laws to topics of interest submitted by his clients. He and his staff use modern on-line technology to manage documentation but are flexible and will provide hard copy for those of us who are more comfortable with a piece of paper in our hands. I have had occasion over the years to call with several legal questions. He and his staff either answer them immediately or if they require research return an answer to me in a short time frame. He and his staff make you feel comfortable in the office. They understand what "assume" means and clearly explain everything pertaining to the issue at hand. Kevin Forbush is not only a great attorney but he is personable and caring about his clients. I highly recommend him to any one who is looking for an attorney.

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Brandon Little

Probate lawyer | Mar 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Myers

Business lawyer | Mar 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Austin Jackson

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Fiscus

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Kevin for many years including military service as Judge Advocates and in estate planning private practice. He is a recognized expert in the field of estate planning, whom I heartily endorse."

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Stephen Mancini

Estate planning lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Other

"I privileged to endorse this lawyer for Estate Planning and related areas of practice. Kevin is a colleague and student in our 'Laureate in Wealth Strategies Program,' which focuses on attracting and working with affluent families and complex planning issues. Kevin is experienced, knowledgeable, intuitive, and represents his clients with intensity and professionalism."

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Richard McDonald

Estate planning lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have worked with and known Kevin Forbush for over 25 years. For several years I was his immediate supervisor when we were Air Force Judge Advocates. Mr. Forbush is the most brilliant attorney with whom I have ever worked. More importantly he is a man of impeccable character. I would trust him with any legal matter for myself or any member of my family. I would particularly recommend him as the best attorney anyone could find to handle estate planning issues. You will not find a more capable, more personable, or more honest attorney to handle your estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Lawyer, Colorado Springs Style Magazine

2018

Best Law Firm 2nd Place, Colorado Springs Business Journal

2018

Top Fundraiser, Alzheimer's Association

2017

Top Fundraiser, Alzheimer's Association

2010

Best of Springs Business, Colorado Springs Business Journal

2009

Best Lawyer, The Independent

2009

Best Law Firm, Colorado Springs Business Journal

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Forbush Legal, PLLC

2001 - 2006

Individual Mobilization Augmentee, United States Air Force Reserves

1996 - 2003

Professor of Management, Colorado Technical University

1995 - 2001

Assistant Professor of Law, United States Air Force Reserves

1994 - 1995

Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Jag

1991 - 1994

Law Instructor, United States Air Force Jag

1988 - 1991

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Jag

Associations

2015 - Present

Wyoming State Bar

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2012 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Estate Planning Council of Colorado Springs

Member

2008 - Present

Southern California Institute - Laureate Program

Laureate in Wealth Strategies

2008 - Present

Southern Colorado Financial Planning Association

Member

1996 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Member

1996 - Present

Colorado State Board of Accountancy

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1987 - Present

California State Board of Accountancy

Member (INACTIVE)

Sample of Legal Cases

Advanced Estate and Tax Planning

Planning Completed Successfully

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Education

1988

UC Hastings COL

law

1982

California St Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2014

Planning for the Generations 2014 Symposium

Firearm Legacy Planning - A Comprehensive Approach

2014

2014 Wealth Counsel/Elder Counsel Symposium

'Til Death Do Us Part, or One of Us Needs Medicaid - What Every Senior Needs to Know

2013

Advisors Forum Continuing Education Webinar

Using Continuing Education Courses to Build Lasting Referral Relationships - A Framework for Multidisciplinary Client Solutions

Publications

2014

Journal of Financial Planning Achieving a Higher Growth Profile with Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT)

2009

Wealth Counsel Estate Planning Strategies Revocable Living Trusts - Timing Distributions After the Second Death

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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