Estate Planning for Colorado’s Sandwich Generation

Estate Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation in Colorado

Caring for both aging parents and growing children places unique demands on your time, energy, and finances. If you belong to the Sandwich Generation, you’re not alone—and your situation makes estate planning more important than ever.

At Osterman Law Firm, we help Colorado families build comprehensive estate plans that provide for everyone they love. Here’s how to start.

Prepare for the Unexpected with Legal Tools

Life is unpredictable. Protect your family with essential documents, including:

• Durable Power of Attorney for finances

• Health Care Directives and living wills

• Medical powers of attorney for your adult children and aging parents

By planning now, you’ll keep decision-making within your family and avoid costly court intervention.

Reduce Stress with Clear Family Conversations

Open, honest conversations about responsibilities and final wishes help minimize future conflict. We recommend:

• Reviewing your estate plan annually

• Updating beneficiary designations

• Making sure plans reflect your current situation

A Colorado estate planning attorney can help facilitate these conversations and document your intentions.

Support Both Generations with Thoughtful Planning

An estate plan can serve multiple generations. Consider:

• Living trusts to provide for your parents now and pass assets to your kids later

• Educational trusts or 529 plans for children

• Tax-saving strategies like gifting or paying for a parent’s medical care directly

Osterman Law Firm can create customized solutions that work for your family today and into the future.

📞 Get started today with a personalized consultation. We’ll help you craft an estate plan that honors your commitments and brings peace of mind across generations.