- GuardianshipDaniel C. Doherty, principal of Doherty Law Office, has been practicing Colorado law for almost 30 years, and in Colorado for the past 20 years. He understands the legal nuances and details of starting a business, and has a keen understanding of the sensitivities and needs of families engaged in life planning. He has developed expertise in legal aspects of business formation, estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, asset protection, and business succession planning.
- Business FormationDaniel C. Doherty, J.D., LL.M. (tax), the principal of Doherty Law Office, has been practicing law for almost 30 years, and in Colorado, specifically, for the past 20 years. Dan understands the legal nuances and details of starting a business, and has a keen understanding of the sensitivities and needs of families engaged in life planning and wealth transfer planning. Dan has developed expertise in legal aspects of business formation and organization, business and commercial law, contracts, asset protection and business succession planning.
- Limited Liability CompaniesDoherty Law Office advises clients regarding their options for forming a business, helping them clearly understand the tax and liability concerns that accompany the different business entities, including: sole proprietorships, joint ventures, general and limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and professional service companies. Once a client has chosen a specific type of entity, we prepare and file all the documents required to form the entity in compliance with state and federal law, as well as the organizational and governing instruments for the entity being created (e.g., Partnership Agreement, Operating Agreement, Bylaws, organizational minutes, etc.).
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is essential in order to ensure that your wishes are carried out after you become mortally challenged. Too often, people pass away without properly planning for the future of their family and finances. Too often this results in time-consuming, expensive and stressful challenges for the family left behind. We can help ensure that this does not happen.
- WillsOur firm concentrates in the areas of taxation, estate planning (Wills and Trusts), estate administration (estate probate, trust administration and guardianships and conservatorships), business formation, and business succession planning. In addition to his law degree, attorney Doherty has a Master of Laws in Taxation and extensive experience helping clients understand and evaluate the tax implications of different estate and business planning strategies.
- TrustsDan also applies his depth of expertise in personal trusts, wills, probate and estate administration. For sound and comprehensive estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning counsel in Colorado, contact our office, which is located on Main Street in downtown Longmont. We provide a free one-hour consultation to all new clients. We also offer flexible hours by appointment, and accept most major credit cards.
- Probate
- Tax LawATTORNEY ADVISOR TO THE HONORABLE WILLIAM M. FAY: Concentration in federal income, estate and gift tax law. Research and draft opinions and orders for the Judge; advise the Judge on procedural and substantive issues presented for his consideration.