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Gabe McFarland and Jan Lord

A Legacy of Estate Planning ExpertiseServing Northern Colorado Since 2006

A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, Jan Lord began practicing law in 1983. Homegrown, mostly, in Northern Colorado, she and her family have lived in Berthoud for 23 years. In 2006, she brought her elder law practice home to Berthoud, where she strived to serve the community with compassion and understanding.

As she looked to begin a new chapter in her life, Jan met Gabe McFarland. Jan knew that, with his small-town background and passion for estate planning, Gabe was a perfect fit for the Berthoud practice. While Jan is no longer actively practicing law, she acts as an emeritus attorney and a resource for Gabe as he provides the service to Berthoud and Greater Denver Area.

For many years, Jan has been an active member in the community and a strong supporter of Berthoud schools. Gabe continues that tradition of service through the McFarland & Lord Scholarship, which is a $2,400 award given to a Berthoud High senior every year. The law firm also supports local youth by sponsoring the BHS Booster Club, the Berthoud Junior Spartans basketball team, and the Berthoud Day 5K Run, which benefits the BHS basketball program.

What People are Saying...

“My wife recently passed away, and I have three teenage daughters. Not having an estate plan was a big worry to me and kept me up at night. Gabe and Kim made the process very easy and stress-free. Gabe listened to what I wanted, brought up scenarios that I hadn't thought about, and then tailored an estate plan exactly as I expressed it to him. Hopefully, I will live a very long time, but now I have the peace of mind that my girls will be taken care of in the way that I have decided.”

-Lyle

“Prior to departing this earthly plane, it is important, as daunting as it may be, to have one's financial and personal affairs in order. Gabe McFarland's estate planning experience, knowledge, and ability to explain the estate planning components in layman's terms provided me with the confidence to successfully achieve my estate planning goals. I highly recommend Gabe and his office assistant Kim Schmad, as they both are competent and approachable.”

-Alaya

“Gabe is a careful listener and an intuitive person. He quickly understood our concerns such that he was able to design a new set of documents that perfectly translated our wishes into an updated estate plan. We are now very comfortable knowing that every contingency has been anticipated. We came away entirely confident that we are in good hands, and that he will be available to us for any future needs. We are so grateful for Gabe's expert and friendly help.”

-Doug and Rita

“I am 90 years young. I recently moved to Colorado and needed to revise my estate plan. After a thorough search, I found Gabe McFarland in Berthoud. Throughout the estate planning process, the consultations with Gabe were clear and understandable. He converted all of my desires into the legal terms needed for my will-based trust to be implemented for its future purpose. I highly recommend Gabe regarding any estate planning needs.”

-Helen

“After my husband passed away, I was bereft and grieving while raising our daughter, and I needed help making sense of everything. Gabe McFarland provided legal expertise AND emotional support, especially with matters I did not understand. What I did very clearly understand was that my family's well-being was dependent upon them. Gabe McFarland has provided my family with security when we needed it most, and we will be forever grateful.”

-Erica

Seamless Legal Services that Protect Your Business and Personal Interests

McFarland & Lord LLC is a solution focused law firm in Colorado that specializes in providing customized estate planning services, skilled trust administration and probate guidance, and a trusted partner to help navigate the treacherous waters often associated with litigation. Gabe McFarland, one of the founding members of McFarland & Lord, has practiced law for three decades. He has been a Colorado Super Lawyer (reserved for the top 5% of lawyers), has received the highest ratings in the Martindale Hubbell AV Rating, and AVVO Superb Attorney Rating. When representing clients in Colorado, we offer thoughtful advice and guidance, prioritizing your best interests at all times.

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