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ESTATE PLANNING

You've worked your assets off - let's protect them together.

     Estate planning isn’t just paperwork — it’s peace of mind. It’s about making sure that everything you’ve worked so hard to build is protected and passed on exactly as you intend. Without a plan in place, the state creates one for you…and it may not match your wishes.

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     Whether you’re 25 or 95, single or married, healthy or facing health challenges, having an estate plan is a smart move. A well-crafted plan can:

  • Ensure you receive the medical treatment you want

  • Avoid costly and time-consuming probate

  • Support charities that matter to you

  • Transfer your assets smoothly and privately to the people (or causes) you choose

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     Life changes — your estate plan should keep up. Marriage, divorce, a new child, moving to a new state, or acquiring property or a business are all signs it’s time for an update.

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Why work with RZA Legal?

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     We know the inheritance laws inside and out, and we create comprehensive, customized plans for every client. Rachael began her legal career in Florida — arguably the estate planning capital of the U.S. — and has seen firsthand the costly, stressful consequences when no plan is in place. She’s committed to helping clients avoid those mistakes by offering:

  • Flat, transparent pricing — no surprises (click the link for our estate planning fees)

  • Convenient meetings via video conference or at our office in Fort Collins

  • Personalized service — including house calls for document signings

 

     Yes, you can find DIY estate planning templates online — but this is a complex, high-stakes area of law with plenty of pitfalls for the unwary. Protecting your legacy isn’t worth the gamble.
 

     Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss the estate planning documents

that best serve you and your loved ones.

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After serving in-house, Brian moved into consulting, where he helped develop one of the nation’s first industry-specific liability insurance policies for a nationwide carrier. He later advised clients on competitive licensing applications and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions, counseling on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters. Brian joined RZA Legal in 2020, where he represents Colorado businesses and property owners throughout the full lifecycle of their operations and investments. His practice includes real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, land use and zoning matters, entity structuring and financing, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and state and local government representation. He regularly works with mountain community clients navigating complex local regulations affecting development, use, and operation of real property. Brian also assists municipalities with drafting and revising ordinances governing regulated business activity, balancing operational realities, community priorities, and legal risk. Brian is active in legal scholarship and education. He has published in the University of Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law and the Pepperdine Law Review, written on regulatory reform for the Cannabis Industry Journal, and previously served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Wyoming. Before practicing in Colorado, Brian worked in New York City in private practice and clerked for a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Brian lives in Grand Lake, Colorado, with his wife and has volunteered as a first responder with Grand County Mountain Rescue and Rocky Mountain National Park Rescue since 2015. Outside of work, he enjoys backcountry skiing, playing old-time rock ’n’ roll, and spending time with family in New Jersey. Brian is licensed to practice law in Colorado, New Jersey, and New York. Optional closing sentence: You don’t have to navigate an evolving regulatory and real estate landscape alone—RZA Legal is prepared to guide you at every stage.

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Denver, Fort Collins & Grand Lake

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The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

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© 2017-2025 by Rachael Z. Ardanuy, Attorney at Law, P.C.

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