Wills & Trusts Attorney
in Colorado Springs
Flat-fee estate planning that protects your family, avoids probate, and makes sure your wishes are honored — no matter what.
Call Us: (720) 724-8456“A will or trust isn’t about planning for death — it’s about protecting the people you love while you’re still here to do something about it.”
Wills and Trusts Built for
Real Colorado Families
If you live in Colorado Springs and you don’t have a will or trust in place, the state has a plan for your estate — and it probably isn’t the one you’d choose. Colorado’s intestacy laws determine who gets what, who raises your children, and who manages your affairs. A properly drafted estate plan puts those decisions back in your hands.
At Osterhout Law, we create flat-fee wills and trusts for individuals and families across Colorado Springs and the Front Range. Every plan is tailored to your situation — not a fill-in-the-blank template — and every client works directly with Christian from start to finish.
Last Will & Testament
Directs your assets to the right people, names a guardian for your minor children, and appoints an executor to carry out your wishes. Required in every complete estate plan.
Revocable Living Trust
Holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries after you pass — without going through Colorado’s probate process. Faster, private, and typically less expensive for your family.
Durable Power of Attorney
Authorizes someone you trust to manage your finances and legal affairs if you become incapacitated. Without one, your family may need a court-appointed conservator just to pay your bills.
Medical Power of Attorney
Names a trusted person to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. Essential for anyone who wants their wishes respected in a medical emergency.
Living Will / Advance Directive
Documents your end-of-life care preferences in writing — including decisions about life support and resuscitation — so your family isn’t left making impossible choices without guidance.
HIPAA Authorization
Allows your designated family members to receive medical information from your healthcare providers. Without it, even a spouse can be legally blocked from getting updates on your condition.
“Colorado probate can take six months to a year and costs your family time, money, and stress. A revocable living trust avoids it entirely.”— Osterhout Law, P.C.
Do I Need a Will, a Trust,
or Both?
This is the most common question we get — and the answer depends on your assets, your family, and your goals. Here’s the short version.
A will is the foundation of every estate plan. It names your beneficiaries, appoints a guardian for minor children, and designates an executor. However, a will must go through probate in Colorado before anything can be distributed — a public, court-supervised process that takes time and costs money.
A revocable living trust bypasses probate entirely. Assets held in the trust transfer directly to your beneficiaries after you pass — quickly, privately, and without court involvement. A trust also lets you control exactly how and when distributions happen, which matters when leaving assets to young children or beneficiaries who may need protection.
For most Colorado Springs families, the right answer is a trust paired with a pour-over will — the trust handles the bulk of your estate, and the will catches anything that wasn’t transferred into the trust before you passed. We’ll help you figure out exactly what makes sense for your situation.
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Straightforward Planning.
Flat-Fee Pricing.
Christian Osterhout is a Colorado Springs estate planning attorney who works directly with every client — no handoffs, no associates. His background in accounting means he sees the financial picture alongside the legal one, which matters when coordinating your estate plan with retirement accounts, beneficiary designations, and business interests.
Whether you need a simple will or a comprehensive trust-based plan, the process is clear, the pricing is transparent, and the work is done right. Give us a call — the first conversation is always free.
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You don’t need to have everything figured out before you call. Just tell us about your family and your situation — we’ll take it from there.
Call Osterhout Law, P.C. (720) 724-8456