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Chayet & Danzo, LLC - Denver, CO

650 S.Cherry St.Suite 710 Denver, CO 80246

Updated: 04/10/2024

Denver Estate Planning Law Firm

Overview

Chayet & Danzo, LLC is a client-focused law firm located in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, Colorado, serving individual and business clients. Our attorneys provide the highest quality legal services and professionalism, while representing our clients in a cost-effective manner. Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC combines the personal attention of the principals in every project, with the assistance of well-qualified associates...

Chayet & Danzo, LLC is a client-focused law firm located in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, Colorado, serving individual and business clients. Our attorneys provide the highest quality legal services and professionalism, while representing our clients in a cost-effective manner. Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC combines the personal attention of the principals in every project, with the assistance of well-qualified associates.

We understand that both our business and individual clients often seek our counsel during anxious or sensitive times. For this reason, Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC not only gives swift, uncompromising attention to the legal issues, but also focuses on making the process more pleasant. It is the client relationship that we value and we approach every legal concern from this point of view.

Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC was created on the belief that service and results are the most important aspects of a legal practice. We make every effort to quickly provide our clients with an understanding of their situation and we work to provide solutions that fit their needs. Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC uses its expertise to aid its clients effectively and efficiently.

We view our clients' concerns as challenges in search of solutions. We believe that attorneys should improve the process, not become burdens upon it. Whether working with individuals or businesses, Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC strives to move the process forward, while actively advancing its clients' position.

The principals founded Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC to focus on providing clients with exceptional legal work and individualized attention. Our specialties and experience enable us to offer clients the sophistication of a large firm and the personal service, cost effectiveness, and innovation of a small firm. Chayet, Dawson & Danzo LLC is committed to creating value for its clients through comprehensive advice and efficient use of resources and technology.

Wills, Powers of Attorney, & Trusts
Elder Law
Probate Litigation
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, & Veterans Benefits
Disability, Personal Injury, & Long-term Care Planning
Health, Disability, & Long-term Care Insurance
Estate & Trust Administration
Representation of Fiduciaries
Real Estate Transactions
Business Planning
Municipal Finance

Chayet, Dawson & Danzo, LLC is a boutique elder law, estate planning, and disability firm representing clients throughout Colorado, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Boulder, Vail, Edwards, Aspen, Littleton, Centennial, Castle Rock, Wheat Ridge, Thornton, Westminster, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills, and Longmont, and throughout Denver County, Arapahoe County, Adams County, Boulder County, Douglas County, Eagle County, El Paso County, Jefferson County, and Summit County.

About Chayet & Danzo, LLC

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law & Public Benefits
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Disability & Special Needs Planning for Adults & Children
  • Probate Law & Probate Litigation
  • Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District
  • Fiduciary Services

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Attorneys

Staff

  • Shelly Gonzales, Paralegal
  • Jennifer R. Oviatt, Paralegal
  • Rachel Larson, Paralegal
  • Lauren E. Paschal, Fiduciary Services Assistant
  • Susan Daniels, Administrative
  • Sue W. Stroud, Financial Administrator
  • Carie Cox, Receptionist
  • Cara Adcox, Paralegal
  • Stephanie Hughart, Billing Administrative Assistant
  • Nicole LeDuc, Paralegal

Fees

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

650 S.Cherry St.Suite 710 Denver, CO 80246

Fax

  • 303-355-8501

Other Offices

Chayet & Danzo, LLC 105 Edwards Village Blvd. #D-201 Edwards, CO 81632 303-872-5980

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By Anonymous on Feb. 04, 2022
Verified Client

4.5 out of 5 stars

We have been with Chayet and Danzo for five years. They drew up a will for us and were extremely professional and helpful. They asked us questions we had not thought about and made us feel very comfortable about our final will. We highly recommend their law office.

By Ann S. on Jul. 20, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

We first started to work with Mr. Danzo in the mid 1990's to set up our Trust. We have continued to work with this office since that time. We find Mr. Danzo and his staff to be professional, efficient, friendly, and east to reach. I highly recommend this office for your estate planning needs.

By Anonymous on Jul. 19, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

We recently had Family Trust documents prepared for us by Frank Danzo & his team. Everyone we worked with was great! We are especially fond of Frank. We sincerely appreciated how attentive, informative, detail oriented and friendly they were. So pleased that they met our needs as well as our children?s for secure futures. We highly recommend them :)

By Anonymous on Mar. 27, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I have had a very clear, responsive, and thorough experience with Chayet & Danzo. I mainly worked with Frank and from the first conversation, he was very knowledgeable, experienced, and guided the process of getting my family set up with the legal documents we needed. We also corresponded with Shelley who was wonderful and very quick to answer our questions and make sure the process was seamless. We came to the office once to sign documents and the service was impeccable our entire time there. They are pros and I highly recommend Chayet & Danzo for your legal needs.

By William M. on Mar. 25, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

My wife and I were very pleased either the attention to detail, and the easy working relationship we had with the firm. I recommend Danzo law firm.

By Anonymous on Mar. 24, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

My experience with this law firm proved to be an excellent one. Not only were the attorneys most knowledgeable and efficient; they and the staff showed integrity in its highest form.

By Anonymous on Mar. 24, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I found out about Chayet & Danzo, LLC while attending an information session through my financial institution. Mr. Danzo provided some great information so I decided to schedule an appointment regarding wills and trusts. I was impressed with how easy the process was to complete. The entire team was professional and the answers to all of my questions were explained thoroughly. I trust and recommend this firm for your estate related planning needs.

By Anonymous on Mar. 17, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

We originally came to Chayet & Danzo to set up a trust in 2010. Since then, they have updated the trust and recommend it be updated about every 5 years as the laws do tend to change. They set up living wills for myself and my husband as well as medical and financial powers of attorney. All staff we very easy to work with and we felt comfortable with the end results. We have recommended this firm to others.

By Anonymous on Mar. 05, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Everyone in the firm that we enteracted with was very courteous and efficient. They all had an excellent ability to translate legal terms into language pedestrians can understand.

By Kathleen G. on Mar. 04, 2022
Verified Client

4.5 out of 5 stars

My experience with this law firm to complete living will, power of attorney and distribution of my assets was very good. They were very detailed and professional in their explanations and knowledge. I'm not sure of the dates?

By Vincent A. on Mar. 04, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

We found Mr. Danzo, and his paralegal to be very knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate. He was very fair with us. He answered all of our questions. Whenever we called we received a call back in a short period. We refer everyone we know to go see him.

By Anonymous on Mar. 02, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

We felt with Frank Danzo and he was very helpful addressing all our family needs. He put together a package for us that touched on many different, specific items. He put together a package that was very easy to understand and easy to access when needed. We felt very comfortable with him and his staff.

By Richard and Pati D. on Feb. 22, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Frank Danzo was recommended to us by our son's former college roommate who is now a patent attorney. We wanted an estate planning attorney who would not only guide us through the estate planning process, but also would be available and compatible to work with our son to settle our estate. Previously we had found the estate planning process to be daunting and difficult to address. We appreciated the expertise, patience and support that Frank offered both to us and to our son. All our questions were answered in a way that was understandable to us and we appreciated Frank's guidance and suggestions that resulted in an estate plan with which we feel very comfortable. After several years of attempting to address our estate planning needs, we now feel confident that they have been thoroughly addressed. We are also comfortable that our son, who was included in all meetings with Frank, has competent and supportive legal assistance available to settle our estate. We found every member of Chayet & Danzo team with whom we dealt to be very courteous and helpful. We have not hesitated to recommend Frank Danzo and Chayet & Danzo to our friends and relatives, and feel fortunate that they were recommended to us.

By Anonymous on Feb. 15, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Chayet & Danzo, LLC, are very detail-oriented and professional. We worked with Frank Danzo, III, who listened to what we wanted, and acted accordingly. Since we have little idea of what all is useful in a trust, as well as the accompanying wills and powers of attorney, he seemed very thorough in the preparation of all of the documents. We especially appreciated a packet entitled "Burial Instructions;" such instructions already outlined by us will help whoever is directed in dealing with our remains. He and his paralegal patiently answered our questions, which were not always that cogent. He has expressed willingness to work with trustees, be they one of us, or if we're both gone, our designated trustee(s). We also appreciated Mr. Danzo's son taking the initiative and contacting us to update our very old original trust documents, from 1999. It was well past time that we should've done this.

By Anonymous on Feb. 09, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

First action with law firm 1986. Then and now good experience

By Anonymous on Feb. 04, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I learned about Chayet & Danzo at an estate planning seminar, and my fianc? and I decided to get our wills and other planning documents done by the law firm. The process was smooth, efficient, and comprehensive. Staff were professional, courteous, and clear in explanations and instructions. They have been helpful in answering questions that I've since had.

By James B. on Feb. 02, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Professional, friendly, Met all my expectations Documents prepared expressed my wishes exactly

By Anonymous on Jan. 29, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Frank assisted me in completing my Will and setting up a Trust. He was very professional and thorough in offering guidance and completing all documentation associated with the process.

By Anonymous on Jan. 29, 2022
Verified Client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Mr. Danzo and each of his staff members were helpful, skilled, and personable. They asked good questions and listened to me so that they clearly understood my legal need and choices. When I called with a question, my call was returned promptly. I am pleased with my result. The cost was reasonable.

By Anonymous on Jan. 27, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very easy to complete trust. Quick process. Very professional. Traveled to our area to complete process. Very pleased.

By Anonymous on Jan. 27, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I selected this firm to update my will, trust and POA documents. This was during the pandemic, so the process began with a zoom meeting with Frank Danzo, who was caring and professional. In a matter of only several weeks, I met at their office in person for the signing process. Everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly, and I highly recommend this firm.

By jerome e. on Jan. 24, 2022
Verified Client

4.5 out of 5 stars

they did our trusts/wills/POAs in the nineties and updated them recently,reasonable and thorough.recommend them highly.

By Anonymous on Jan. 27, 2023

4.5 out of 5 stars

Frank and his team worked well together to help with our legal needs with wills, power of attorney, medical living wills and starting our trust foundation. Frank does a good job explaining options, which suit your individual legal needs.

By Anonymous on Dec. 02, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Mr. Danzo for your assistance updating our Estate Planning Documents. Attending the "free seminar" you hosted for credit union members was enlightening. Meeting with you gave us the opportunity to validate and update our documents. Most of all your guidance handling more complicated matters helped set our minds at ease - knowing when the time comes these articles will provide our heirs the support they need. Our thanks also to Ms. Gonzales for her timely updates and schedule accommodations.

By Anonymous on Aug. 15, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars

my wife and i attended a seminar for seniors on will preparation. we assumed this would be the best financial way to go. after hearing his quote we decided to look elsewhere and went back to our attorney. from 21 years ago. Frank J. Danzo lll we were very impressed that the cost was one-third lower than our senior quote. The fact that the cost also included the financial durable power of attorney , the medical durable power of attorney and our wills made this the right choice. the work was completed promptly and the assistance from staff was courteous and knowledgeable. would give this firm an A++. Carl and Elvira Saunders

By Anonymous on Aug. 13, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

I chose Chayet & Danzo, LLC to prepare my estate planning documents because of their reputation for quality legal work and they did not disappoint. The office operates very efficiently. Scheduling was easy, and convenient and they were great about reminding me of scheduled appointments. Frank Danzo, Esq. and Shelley Gonzales, his paralegal, were very easy to work with and completed the work timely and for a reasonable fee. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm.

By Anonymous on Aug. 13, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

We originally heard about Chayet and Danzo through our credit union's class on wills and trusts. Frank Danzo and his team worked with us to set up both a family trust and a will. We really appreciated the professionalism and the time and effort everyone took to explain the documents and answer our questions. We highly recommend Frank and his staff.

By Amy C. on Aug. 12, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars

My mom and I went to a seminar about wills and trusts around 2014. She decided to go ahead and make a trust with Chayet and Danzo, specifically Frank. I was with her at the meetings with him, and I was able to see how the trust protects the people involved. It was also peace of mind that not only was there the financial component, but also there were medical directives and POAs assigned for each category. Now, nobody would have to fight over who does what because "mom" decided, and she still has the final word, like mothers do. We have been working with Frank Danzo for 5 years setting up our trust. This thought at our age had never even crossed our minds, but after having to deal with a couple of family members' medical decisions, paperwork that was unfinished and had to be done on the spot, and settling estates, we knew this was the best way to "gift" our loved ones so they would not have A LOT of hard work to do after we are gone. The people in the office are fantastic. I had so many questions from where to start, what information to gather, how do I find a certain document, etc. They walked me through everything and had the utmost patience with my questions and lack of knowledge on how to do something.

By Anonymous on Aug. 07, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Frank Danzo III has been great to work with over the years helping us with our Estate Planning. He is highly knowledgeable and very responsive. Highly recommended for all Estate Planning needs.

By Anonymous on Jul. 21, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

I chose Chayet & Danzo in Denver to help me with my estate planning based on my research. I was looking for a reputable law firm in Denver primarily to update my trust to conform to the Colorado laws. My lawyer in California told me that it was best to update my trust in Colorado since I now was a resident of Colorado. I was impressed by the reviews given to Chayet & Danzo in the 5280 Magazine in Denver and the information Chayet and Danzo provides in their web site which includes an extensive biography of the lawyers in the firm. I was very impressed that the lawyers in the firm have extensive published works. I found my lawyer, Frank Danzo to be very knowledgeable and patient in helping me understand the legal terms in my trust. Frank met with me several times to make sure I was comfortable with the final draft of my trust. The final estate plan documents delivered to me are well organized. They include my trust, living will, financial Power of Attorney, medical Power of Attorney. They also include additional documents such as instructions on how to continue maintenance of the trust and plan for my burial. I was most impressed by the professionalism of my lawyer and his team. I also appreciated the accessibility of every member of his team. My lawyer, Frank Danzo and his paralegal, Shelley Gonzales delivered an exceptional and well organized group of documents that represent all of my wishes for my estate. I am confident that all of my assets will be protected at the time of my death.

By Anonymous on Apr. 15, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Chayet & Danzo was recommended by our CPA. Literally from the moment we called to request that our wills be updated, everyone we spoke with helpful and prompt. After speaking with Frank Danzo and laying out the plan, everything following smoothly and timely. Shelley Gonazales was instrumental in getting the information needed and communicating promptly as questions arose. It is a huge relief to have our new Trusts and Wills in place and we highly recommend this firm. Mark and Diana

By Anonymous on Apr. 14, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

This firm always responded quickly to my questions and concerns. They did exactly as they said they would and laid out charges and credits out first so I would know what I was dealing with. There was nothing hidden.

By Anonymous on Mar. 30, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Chayet & Danzo put together our original wills, trust, etc. in 1999. They were efficient and thorough and we enjoyed working with them. After my husband passed away in 2007, they worked with me to update all the appropriate documents so that I was able to sell assets that had been under our trusts. It would have been difficult to move forward with financial matters if they had not been there to help. I would encourage anyone, who wants a competent, thorough attorney to work with this practice.

By Anonymous on Feb. 18, 2022

0.5 out of 5 stars

I am with a Law Firm in Chattanooga, Tn. It's very frustrating when we leave multiple messages with the receptionist to give to Jennifer Oviatt and we get NO RESPONSE. Many messages were taken and voicemails left for someone to get back with our office about a case we have.

By Anonymous on Feb. 18, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

My wife and I had attended a couple of presentations on estate planning by Frank Danzo, so when our financial planner recommended Frank for updating our estate plans, we became a client of Chayet & Danzo. Several years later, we scheduled a visit with Frank at his office and revised things, due both to changes to our extended family and changes in the law. Frank was very helpful in answering questions, making suggestions etc.

By Nancy E. on Feb. 17, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Frank Danzo III Masterful ability and professionalism for a complete package Including POA?s and wills,burial instructions and a flash drive. Exceeded expectations at A stressful, contemplative time. After facilitating my mothers will and disputes after her passing, am happy to return for my own family?s wills. Shelley Gonzales was excellent in transcribing and coordinating. Reasonable and Accessible

By Bonnie R. on Feb. 16, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars

I have been a client of Chayet & Danzo since 1998. I appreciate their dedication to their clients, the complete package offered regarding my trust, will, and powers of attorney. I also appreciate their pursuit to ensure their clients documents maintain the latest changes in the laws and legal ramifications. They offer very timely responses to the needs of those they serve.

By Anonymous on Jul. 12, 2021

1.0 out of 5 stars

It took almost 7 months to do a simple pre-nup agreement. They wanted more money when I expressed displeasure with their cookie-cutter version. Said to do it they way I wanted would cost a lot. So, I settled for their version in order to keep within my budget. I did not get what I wanted and it still took 7 months. NOT RECOMMENDED!

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