M. Kent Olsen

M. Kent Olsen is the principal of the Law Office of M Kent Olsen in Denver, Colorado, where he has established a distinguished reputation as a leading authority in wealth preservation and fiduciary matters. With a career spanning five decades, Mr. Olsen provides professional and sophisticated counsel to individuals, families and businesses, ensuring their most critical legal interests are protected across generations.

With a practice comprehensively focused on the complexities of trust and estate law, Mr. Olsen is highly regarded for his knowledge in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and high-stakes estate and trust litigation. Beyond traditional planning, he provides essential guidance in guardianships and conservatorships, as well as specialized Medicaid and disability planning. He also serves as a strategic adviser in business planning, helping entrepreneurs navigate the legal structures necessary for long-term success.

Mr. Olsen completed his undergraduate studies at Colorado State University, earning a B.S. degree in history in 1970. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1975, and was admitted to the Colorado Bar that same year. His commitment to upholding ethical standards and his legal talents is reflected in his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating available in the legal profession.

A pillar of the Colorado legal community, Mr. Olsen has held significant leadership roles within the Colorado Bar Association, including serving as former chair of the Trust and Estate Section, and the Rules and Forms Committee. He is also an active member of the Denver Estate Planning Council and the Denver Bar Association.

Licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Tax Court, Mr. Olsen combines deep institutional knowledge with a personalized approach. He remains dedicated to providing the rigorous attention to detail and professional integrity that complex estate matters demand.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.