Atty. Michael D. Holder
Author: "Drafting Effective Contingent Remainder -or- Divorce My Kid and You're Out!," Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section Council Notes, December 2003; "Medical Secrecy, Powers of Attorney and the Web," El Paso County Bar Newsletter, February 2004; "How Charitable Trusts Work," "New Unintended Results of Living Trusts -or- Divorce My Kid and You Win" The Origin of Modern Day Trusts," "Are Estate Taxes Really a Dying Breed?" "How to Beat Estate Taxes," "Non-Tax Uses of Trusts," "Who's in Charge Here, Anyway?" "Legislature Gets Tainted View of Proposed Uniform Trust Code," "The G
Ancillary Probate & More Attorney · Serving Colorado Springs, CO · 51+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. Holder at a Glance
Michael D. Holder is a Member based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, practicing at Holder & Associates PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1975). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1975) and University of California at Irvine (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of El Paso County. Serves clients in Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Holder
Author
- "Drafting Effective Contingent Remainder -or- Divorce My Kid and You're Out!," Colorado Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section Council Notes, December 2003
- "Medical Secrecy, Powers of Attorney and the Web," El Paso County Bar Newsletter, February 2004
- "How Charitable Trusts Work," "New Unintended Results of Living Trusts -or- Divorce My Kid and You Win" The Origin of Modern Day Trusts," "Are Estate Taxes Really a Dying Breed?" "How to Beat Estate Taxes," "Non-Tax Uses of Trusts," "Who's in Charge Here, Anyway?" "Legislature Gets Tainted View of Proposed Uniform Trust Code," "The Great Financial Turf War: Bankers v
- Brokers, Part I," "The Great Financial Turf War: Bankers v
- Brokers, Part II," Daily Transcript Newspaper, January - March 2004
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Holder's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Holder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Colorado Springs.
Wills in Colorado Springs
Michael D. Holder is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Colorado →
Trusts in Colorado Springs
Michael D. Holder is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Colorado →
Probate in Colorado Springs
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Estate Planning & Probate in Colorado Springs
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Colorado Springs
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Colorado Springs
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Colorado Springs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Colorado Springs Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Colorado Springs-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Colorado Springs Choose Michael D. Holder
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D. Holder's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Holder brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Michael D. Holder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs-based practice means Michael D. Holder attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael D. Holder Handles in Colorado Springs
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