Susie Germany
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Erie, Colorado
The Germany Law Firm, P.C.
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2004
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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The Germany Law Firm, P.C.
77 Erie Village SquareSuite 100
Erie, CO 80516 Visit website
Susie Germany is the principal attorney and owner of The Germany Law Firm, with offices located in both Erie & Denver, Colorado. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Ms. Germany represents clients in and around Westminster, Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Dupont, Arvada, Englewood, Denver County and Jefferson County. She provides individuals and families with services related to:
· Probate & Estate planning
· Elder law
· Advance health care directives
· Trust planning and administration
· Special Needs Trusts
· Guardianships and conservatorships
· Ranch and farm estate planning
· Will and special needs trusts
· Social Security benefits
Ms. Germany understands that planning for the future is a crucial part of one’s life. She helps her clients manage their assets and plan their future and health care needs in an effective and cost-efficient way. She focuses on reducing estate taxes, planning retirements, and avoiding probate and other family disputes.
A graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Ms. Germany obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1997. She was admitted to practice in Alaska the following year and then in Colorado in 2004.
Outside of her law practice, Ms. Germany stays involved in her legal community, maintaining active memberships in the Colorado Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. She also has experience working as an adjunct professor, where she taught prospective lawyers legal education courses in Colorado.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Ms. Germany is an inspiring speaker. She frequently presents and speaks at legal seminars and national conferences educating people on subjects related to her field. Prior to starting her own firm, she worked at a well-known Colorado firm. Ms. Germany also has experience serving as a deputy public administrator.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust LitigationFocus areas
Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
- 30% Elder Law
- 30% Estate & Trust Litigation
First Admitted: 1997, Alaska
Professional Webpage: https://coelderlaw.com/susie-germany/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Alaska Bar Association, 1998
- Colorado Bar Association, 2004
Educational Background
- J.D. University of Arkansas, Little Rock and University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 1997
Honors
- Super Lawyers Top Probate Litigator, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Super Lawyers Top Elder Law Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2021
Industry Groups
- Estate Planning
- Legal
- Personal Injury Settlements
- Probate
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Nancy (Susie) has a wealth of knowledge in elder law and protective proceedings, and she uses that knowledge with great compassion.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Susie Germany. She is an outstanding attorney in her field and truly believes in the benefits of her practice specialties. In addition to always being there for her clients, Susie is always willing to help other attorneys if they need her expertise. I have seen Susie deal with some incredibly challenging situations with a caring personality that helps the public realize there are good, caring attorneys out there. If we attorneys want to change the public’s perception of what we do, we should all shadow Susie and learn from her.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026