Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 1998
Education: University of Colorado Law School
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2011 Call today:
303-872-5980
Chayet & Danzo, LLC
650 South Cherry StreetSuite 710
Denver, CO 80246 Visit website
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During law school, Mr. Chayet’s grandmother, Letty Milstein, was the principal party in one of the most controversial and public elder law cases in the state of Colorado. The Estate of Milstein v. Ayers, 955 P.2d 78 (Colo. App. 1998), is a landmark probate case which upholds and protects the right to counsel and due process of incapacitated adults in Colorado and has been codified into the Colorado Uniform Protective Proceedings Act (the guardianship and conservatorship laws). This experience was the impetus for Mr. Chayet’s career long practice commitment to the field of elder law, special needs law and probate litigation.
Mr. Chayet is the new Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District, Judicial Appointment for Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Elbert County and Lincoln County. Appointed as conservator, trustee, and personal representative for estates and cases in the 18th Judicial District. A Public Administrator is a private individual (not a public employee) appointed by the Chief Judge to collect, protect, and manage the assets of individuals and estates.
Mr. Chayet is the past Chairman of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and past Chairman of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate section Surrogate Decision Making committee. Mr. Chayet is a 2016 Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyer and a 2016 Colorado Super Lawyer in Elder Law. Mr. Chayet is also a lawyer and guardian ad litem for the Office of Child Representative. The Colorado Supreme Court recently appointed Mr. Chayet to the Attorney Regulation Disciplinary Hearing Board.
A sampling of Mr. Chayet’s broad experience in elder law, special needs law and complex probate litigation includes: Litigating contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for adults and minors; Litigating will contests and fiduciary defense actions; Complex Public Benefit Planning, Representation of guardians, conservators and fiduciaries; Trust administration and trust litigation and associated estate planning and estate administration.
Mr. Chayet’s experience in his areas of practice have been demonstrated through his public speaking and publishing including his book: “How to Protect Your Family’s Assets From Devastating Nursing Home Costs-Colorado Edition” and the chapter on “Estate Planning for the Child with Special Needs” in the 4th edition of Elder Law in Colorado by CBA/CLE. Mr. Chayet is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys where the Academy asked Mr. Chayet to serve on various committees as well as serving as the President of the Colorado Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Chayet continues to be an active member of the Colorado Bar Association where Colorado attorneys nominated Mr. Chayet to be a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation.
Mr. Chayet, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is continuing in the footsteps of his family in assisting the philanthropic and civic community of Colorado by serving on the board and committees of many not-for-profit organizations including the Rose Community Foundation, Innovage Foundation, Guardianship Alliance of Colorado, Jewish Family Services, Allied Jewish Apartments, Jewish Senior Recreation Network, the Foundation For Hope and the Life Source Services Hospice. Mr. Chayet received his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law. Mr. Chayet’s undergraduate training was at the University of California at Berkeley and at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he received his Bachelor of Arts.
Practice areas
Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 50% Elder Law
- 40% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1998, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.coloradoelderlaw.com/attorney/marco-d-chayet/
- Board of Directors (Past), The Foundation For Hope
- Colorado Supreme Court Disciplinary Hearing Board appointee 2012-2015, 2012
- Board of Directors, Allied Jewish Apartments
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers
- Board of Directors (Past), Life Source Services Hospice
- Board of Directors, Guardianship Alliance of Colorado
- Board of Directors (Past), Colorado Citizens for Accountability
- Board of Directors (Past), Jewish Senior Recreation Network
- Rose Community Foundation Committee on Aging, 2014
- Denver Probate Court Volunteer Attorney for Pro Se Office
- Board of Directors, Total Community Options Foundation
- Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation
- William O. Desouchet Award, Best Individual Performance in Trial Advocacy
- National Award, Saul Lefkowitz Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Membership Committee, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Practice Development Committee, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section
- Brain Injury Association of Colorado
- Colorado, 1998
- Chairman, Guardianship and Conservatorship Standards Committee, Colorado Bar Association, Elder Law Section, 2008 - 2010
- Chair, Surrogate Decision Making Committee, American Bar Association
- President, Colorado Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- United States District Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- Charter Member, Academy of Special Need Planners
- Good and Welfare Committee, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Denver Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A. Political Science, 1994
- Preserving Your Wealth: Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning in Colorado,Bradford Publishing of Colorado, 2003
- Defects, Due Process, and Protective Proceedings: Are Our Probate Codes Unconstitutional?, American Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Journal, Vol. 33, No. 2., 1998
- Issues for the Elderly Client, Part I and Part II-Estate and Healthcare Planning, The Colorado Lawyer, Sept. 2000, Vol. 29, No. 9. (2000) and Mar. 2001, Vol. 30, No. 3., 2001
- Featured Speaker, Elder Law and Probate For the Family Law Attorney, Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute, 2009
- Featured Speaker, Senior Law Day, Colorado Bar Association, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2014
- Featured Speaker, Estate Planning Retreat Legal Representation of Fiduciaries-Are you Prepared for the Scrutiny?, Colorado Bar Association, 2009
- Featured Speaker, Program Chair and Moderator, Conservatorship and Guardianship Law, Colorado Bar Association, 2008, 2009
- Featured Speaker, Program Chair and Moderator, Advanced Elder Law Retreat, Colorado Bar Association, 2009, 2010, 2013
- Featured Speaker, CLE Advanced Elder Law Institute, Colorado Bar Association, 2010
- Featured Speaker, "Elder Law Basic Skills" Seminar, Colorado Bar Association,2013.2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2014
- Featured Speaker, "ElderLaw Update: Understanding the New Acceptance of Office for Conservators and Guardians", Co-presenter with Magistrate Michael Gallegos, Colorado Bar Association, 2006
- Featured Speaker, Hanging Your Shingle Seminar, Colorado Bar Association, 2004 - 2010
- Featured Speaker, Representing the Conservator or Guardian Client After Appointment, Colorado Bar Association, 2005
- Featured Speaker, "Elder Abuse: Financial Exploitation: A Case Study; Road Blocks; Crawford; Civil and Criminal Remedies", Joint presentation with Ranae Johnson and Joseph M. Morales, Colorado Bar Association, 2005
- Featured Speaker, Elder Law Ethics, Colorado Bar Association, 2005
- Featured Speaker, Fundamentals of Conservatorships and Guardianships, Colorado Bar Association, 2004
- Featured Speaker, Colorado Conservatorship and Guardianship Law, Guardianship Alliance of Colorado, November, 2003
- Featured Television Guest and Speaker, Elder Law Issues, Senior Survival Television Show, Channel 12, Denver, Colorado, 2002, 2003,2004
- Featured Speaker, Elder Law: Helping Your Clients Deal with the Legal, Financial and Emotional Challenges of Aging, CLE International, 2001
- Featured Speaker, University of Denver College of Law, Institute for Advanced Legal Studies Elder Law Institute, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Colorado Handbook of Elder Law, Chapter on Special Needs Planning (CLE in Colo., Inc.), 2014
- How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs, Phylius Press, 2013
- Resolving a Medicaid Claim in a Decedent’s Probate Estate, The Colorado Lawyer, Feb. 2008, Vol. 37, No. 2., 2008
- CPA'S Guide to Long Term Care Planning-Colorado Chapter, AICPA, Inc., 2008
- 2009 Denver Business Journal 40 Under Forty Nominee, 2009
- Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District, Judicial Appointment for Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Elbert County and Lincoln County. Appointed as conservator, trustee, and personal representative for estates and cases in the 18th Judicial District. A Public Administrator is a private individual (not a public employee) appointed by the Chief Judge to collect, protect, and manage the assets of individuals and estates., 2014
- Attorney for the Colorado Office of Child Representative-Serving minors in probate cases., 2013
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Marco is one of the brightest lawyers out there. On top of that, his compassion and civility make him one of the legal leaders in his field.”
“Marco is one of the very best estate attorneys.”
“Marco is my go to Estate lawyer; he is smart, tough and compassionate.”
“Top notch!”
“Marco is who I would use if I had to.”
“Mr. Chayet is an expert in his field and is even doing more to help expand this area of law to help protect more at risk adults.”
“Marco is an excellent attorney and a good person.”
“Marco is one of the best attorneys in this area.”
“MArco is a star. Co-chair of the elder law section, and as bright as they come. Having survived a family probate litigation, he not only knows his stuff, but is compassionate.”
“Marco is the best. I refer all my clients to him.”
“Mr. Chayet is one of the brightest mind in elder law now and in the future. His litigation skills are great and his ability to problem solve and potentially avoid litigation are respected.”
Office location for Marco Chayet
650 South Cherry Street
Suite 710
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-872-5980
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2011
Top Lists
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Q: What kind of estate planning do I need in Colorado?
A: Wills in addition to General Financial Powers of Attorney and Medical Durable Powers of Attorney (POA) are highly recommended estate planning …Q: How does probate work for an estate in Colorado?
A: Probate is the legal process under which an estate is established to disperse the decedent's assets through his or her Will, or through the state … See all answers by Marco Chayet
