Mara Peterson focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and fiduciary law. She joined Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein in 2023 as an associate attorney.
In this role, she helps clients navigate the complexities of estate planning to best meet their goals. Mara is experienced in drafting and implementing powers of attorney, testamentary documents and trust agreements. Mara provides comprehensive estate planning services to individuals and their families by finding the most effective planning solutions to fit the client's needs. Because of her extensive experience, she knows that effective estate planning involves a client focused approach to prioritize the unique needs of the client, optimize efficiency and administrative ease, and minimize future conflict and administrative burden. As part of her practice, Mara routinely provides counsel on complex trust modification, non-judicial settlement agreements, and fiduciary obligations under existing trust agreements.
Mara also advises clients on trust and estate administration matters. She regularly represents fiduciaries in undisputed trust and estate administration matters, to ensure that estates and trusts are administered accurately and in compliance with Colorado law.
Prior to joining FJGG, she practiced estate planning at a law firm in North Carolina where she worked with a wide range of clients. In her spare time, Mara enjoys running, yoga, and exploring the Colorado mountains with her chocolate lab.
Estate Planning Attorney, RBS LAW, LLC, Law office of Kristin Dittus (2023)
Estate Planning Attorney, Jones,Branz & Whitaker (2021 - 2023)
- Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina School of Law – Chapel Hill, NC, 2018
- B.A. Political Science, Law and Society, University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA, 2011
Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011
- Colorado, 2019
- North Carolina, 2020
- Colorado Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
RECENT ARTICLES BY MARA PETERSON
What Legal Documents Does a College-Bound Young Adult Need?
Co-Author: Mara B. Peterson, Esq. The fall is a very exciting time with children preparing to go off to college. As part of back-to-school preparations, it is important for young adults to understand what legal documents they should have in place before heading off to college or out into the world. Under Colorado law, once
What’s the Best Way to Handle My Rental Properties in My Estate Plan?
Co-Author: Mara B. Peterson, Esq. Using Revocable Trusts and Limited Liability Companies in Estate Planning If you are someone who owns real estate, particularly if your properties are used for rental purposes, there are many important legal and tax considerations for these properties in an estate planning context. Without proper estate planning, these assets could
Why should I set up a Revocable Trust?
Our law firm frequently encounters clients who have either previously set up a revocable trust or are interested in establishing a revocable trust. A revocable trust, otherwise known as a “living trust,” is a legal document established to hold ownership of assets during the lifetime of the person who creates it. The party who establishes
Mara Peterson is an attorney with Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., a Colorado law firm. Her practice areas include Estate Planning
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