Michael helps clients identify and achieve their estate and tax planning, business, charitable, and valuation goals, using targeted quantitative analysis where appropriate. He brings a unique perspective and empathy to the planning process, having seen the impact of poorly implemented asset transfers on previous generations of his own family. He understands People issues have first priority, Economic issues second, and Tax issues third. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Colorado and El Paso County Bar Associations, and a fifth-generation Colorado family. He and his wife are active in their church and the Colorado Springs arts/non-profit community.GIFT, ESTATE & INCOME TAX PLANNING • Family Asset Protection • Wills & Trusts • Tax Deferral • Family Gifting Plans • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts • Family Business Organizations • Discounted Value Transfers • Disclaimers • Alternative Valuations• Probate & Trust Administration CHARITABLE PLANNING • Gifts & Bequests• Selling & Accepting Donated PropertyBUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION • Limited Liability Companies • Limited Liability Partnerships REAL ESTATE• Sales, Purchases & Exchanges • Easements • Leases Specialties: Estate Planning & Administration, Business Planning & Transactions, Real Estate, Tax Planning