Special Counsel
Charlotte R. Landvik
Charlotte R. Landvik focuses her practice on basic and complex estate planning, asset protection, estate tax planning, probate administration and trust settlement. She enjoys educating clients about the options available to them and drafting the estate plan that is right for them. She has taught numerous seminars for the public, financial advisors and other attorneys, both locally and nationally, on estate planning strategies and probate and trust administration. Charlotte is experienced in assisting families through the probate process and trust administration process after death, as well.
Charlotte earned her law degree from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, in 2004 and her LL.M. in Taxation, also from the University of Denver, in 2007. She is licensed to practice law in Colorado and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Trust and Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association, and the Colorado Women’s Bar Association.
Charlotte lives outside Boulder with her three children. When not in the office, Charlotte is likely to be found on the soccer field or at a rock climbing competition cheering on one of her competitive athletes.
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EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, 2004
LL.M IN TAXATION
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, 2007
MASTER OF ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, 1997
Colorado
2005
Professional Associations
Boulder County Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estates
Colorado Women’s Bar Association
Boulder County Estate Planning Council
Westminster Rotary Club
Presentations
“The Truth About Estate Planning” 2015-2018
“Receiving My Inheritance”
“My Spouse’s Estate Made Simple”
“Disability Transitions”
“Estate Planning 101”
“Four Ways to Plan Your Estate”
“Top 10 (Estate Planning) Mistakes People Make When Dying”

In the News

Client Alert: Likely Tax Law Changes Aimed at High/Ultra High Net Worth Individuals
Yesterday, Monday, September 13, 2021, morning the House of Democrats released the details of their tax increase proposals. The House Way and Means Committee plans to vote this week on the proposals. A link to the text of the proposals is here. The proposals are in...

Legal Insight: What To Do When A Loved One Dies
When a loved one dies, it is important to know what to do and what not to do. Much of it will depend on whether your loved one had a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust and how the deceased person’s assets are titled at the time of death, since assets can be...

Legal Insight: What is Probate
What is Probate? Probate is a legal proceeding whereby a court appoints a personal representative to administer the estate of a deceased person (the “decedent”). However, not everyone who dies has their estate go through probate. So how do you know if a decedent’s...

Scott Robinson talks estate planning…
BOULDER, CO - Friday evening, Gary Bedford, of Bedford Wealth Advisors hosted the first annual Beford Wealth Advisors Wealth & Health Faire. Gary welcomed partners from around Boulder County for an engaging discussion on nurturing good health and wealth...
Blog

“FACES of Criminal Defense Law”
From left to right: Jon N. Banashek, Jason T. Pink, Kathleen Alt | View to profile here (pages 54-55) Partners, Jon Banashek, Jason Pink and Kathleen Alt, are recognized as "FACES of Criminal Defense Law" in the September/October issue of Colorado Biz, FACES of...

Legal Insight: Sealing Criminal Records in Colorado
In August 2019, Colorado expanded eligibility for file sealing. The new laws apply to all cases, including cases from before 2019. “Sealing” a record prevents any member of the public from seeing the case record. The record is not destroyed, but for all public...

COVID-19 Legal Insight: Speedy Trial in Colorado
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has brought new attention to the criminal defendant’s right to a speedy trial. The following explains what the right to a speedy trial means, the typical remedies for a violation, and how COVID-19 has changed the usual analysis. What is a...
Firm Happenings

Updates in California Employment Law: Additional Requirements for Pay Data Reporting and Pay Transparency
Updates in California Employment Law: Additional Requirements for Pay Data Reporting and Pay Transparency On September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1162 ("SB 1162"), expanding California's data reporting requirements under Government...

Client Alert: What Employers Must Convey Upon Employee Termination or Separation
Colorado's most recent legislative session, concluding in early May, pushed through several new employment-related laws that concern employers and employees alike. Senate Bill (SB) 22-234 should be of particular interest to employers, as it requires employers to...

Client Alert: Colorado Places New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Between Employers and their Employees
Colorado has long disfavored non-compete agreements within the state. Historically, under C.R.S. § 8-2-113, restrictive covenants were void and unenforceable except for under specific circumstances, including: the purchase and sale of a business or the assets of a...