You’ve worked hard.
Let’s make sure the people
you love are taken care of.
For more than 35 years, Colorado families have trusted Fleisher Patterson Law for patient, attentive estate work. We meet you where you are — no judgment about where you’re starting from, no surprises along the way.
Three areas of deep focus — and nothing else.
We’re a boutique firm focused entirely on estate planning, trust administration, and probate, not a generalist trying to be everything.
Five steps. No surprises.
Most estate plans wrap in four to six weeks. Wills can be ready within a month, and we can move as fast as two weeks when it’s genuinely urgent. Here’s exactly what happens between “hello” and “signed.”
Settling a loved one’s estate.
When someone close passes, the calls and paperwork land all at once. We’ve put together a plain-language guide (the same one we hand to clients) for the first thirty days, the next ninety, and everything that comes after.
- 1 What to do in the first 72 hours
- 2 Whether the estate needs probate: a flowchart
- 3 Trustee & executor responsibilities, in order
- 4 When to bring in an attorney, and when not to
In their own words.
“Ben and his team did an amazing job with our estate planning and documents. Ben guided us through potential scenarios and decisions that we didn’t know to consider. This ensured our plan was comprehensive and accurately represented our final wishes. He does a great job of being empathetic while also remaining fact-based.”Read full review on Google →
“We engaged Ben Patterson to prepare our Trust, Wills, POAs and Medical Decision documents. Ben is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning, tax consequences, and drafting appropriate language to accomplish your purposes. Ben and his assistant, Conner Wessel, were easy to work with and very helpful throughout the whole process.”
Read full review on Google →“Fleisher Patterson has been helping my wife's and our family for decades, providing exceptional service and council throughout the years - we just completed our family trust with their help, it feels great to be prepared and protected. Thanks again to Ben Patterson in particular.”
Read full review on Google →“Ben and Conner make estate planning easy, understandable and seamless from start to finish. With a daunting process and often difficult decisions to be made, it was nice to be able to have things explained simply through a process that was easy to follow. My spouse and I can now rest assured that our wishes are concrete and families taken care of, should anything happen to either of us. Thank you, Ben and Conner.”
Read full review on Google →“I had the privilege of working with Ben Patterson during my estate planning process, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. He demonstrated a deep understanding of estate planning laws. The explanations were clear, concise, and tailored to my specific needs. I felt confident throughout the entire process. He took the time to listen, answer my questions, and address any concerns. I appreciated his empathy and patience. The guidance was invaluable, and I highly recommend Ben.”
Read full review on Google →Based in Englewood. Serving Colorado.
Our office is in Englewood, but our clients live everywhere from Adams County to Telluride. We meet in person at the office, online by Zoom, or at your home when that’s easier, and we’re licensed across the state.
If you’re anywhere in Colorado, you’re in the right place.
Honest answers, in plain English.
A few of the questions we’re asked most often. The rest are in the full FAQ library.
How much will an estate plan cost?
We don’t publish dollar ranges on the site; complexity, assets, and family structure all move the number. The right number comes from a conversation, not a chart.
Do I really need a trust, or is a will enough?
What's the difference between a practice area and a service?
How long does it usually take?
Do you work with clients outside the Denver area?
You don’t have to figure it out first.
Tell us what’s on your mind. We’ll tell you whether you need us, and how a fixed-fee engagement would work if you do.