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Chelsea Ziegler, Esq.

Education:

  • Juris Doctor and Public Interest Certificate, Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Paralegal Certificate, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

  • Dual Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and English Literature with a Minor in Philosophy, Hartwick College, Oneonta NY

About Me:

Chelsea Ziegler is the Managing Attorney of the Ziegler Law Firm.

Her expert knowledge is focused on elder law litigation, probate litigation, estate administration, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships (protective proceedings).

She also assists families with estate planning, LLC formation, special needs and public benefits. Chelsea handles real estate issues, including purchasing and selling of real estate, landlord-tenant dispute, and lease negotiations.

As a natural born planner, Chelsea focuses on meeting her clients’ needs to the best of her ability by providing advice on estate planning, financial planning, and asset protection, to ensure her clients have the best plan for their future, while saving and preparing for their future generations.

In non-estate planning matters, Chelsea is dedicated to obtaining the best outcome for her clients, whether it comes from mediation or trial. She approaches each case with compassion, patience, and determination to achieve the best conclusion, taking into consideration her client’s emotional and mental well-being during the litigation process.

Originally from New York, and having worked as legal staff with a focus in civil litigation, Chelsea moved to Colorado in 2014, where she worked in small to mid-size firms, where she has specialized in estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, as well as trust and estate litigation. Chelsea has also served as a Special Needs Trust Officer, where her practice focused on the administration of special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, and public benefits for beneficiaries.

Bar Admissions:

  • New York

  • Colorado

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning

    • Wills

    • Trusts

    • Powers of Attorney

    • Special Needs Trusts

    • Living Wills/Advance Directives

    • Martial Agreements

  • Real Estate

    • Landlord/Tenant Disputes and Evictions

    • Residential Lease Negotiations

    • Real Estate Purchases and Sales

  • Trust and Estate Administration

  • Trust and Estate Litigation

    • Will Contests

    • Heirship Disputes

    • Spousal Rights

  • Elder Law

    • Guardianships & Conservatorships

    • Long-Term Care Planning

Memberships and Professional Affiliations

  • Colorado Bar Association

    • Elder Law Section

    • Trust & Estates Section

  • National Association of Estate Planners & Councils

  • Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity, 2011 – present

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Awards and Recognitions:

  • Colorado Supreme Court Pro Bono Legal Service Commitment and Recognition Program, Issued by Colorado Supreme Court, (2021- Present). See here: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/recognition-pro-bono-services

  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers Platinum Badge (50+ to 100+ Hours) (2021-Present), Issued by Metro Volunteer Lawyers (January 2021 - Present)

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2026-Present)

Community Involvement

Chelsea consistently strives to serve the public.

She currently provides pro bono legal services in estate planning, probate, and elder law cases through Metro Volunteer Lawyers.

Chelsea also is involved in the Senior Law Day Events for the greater Denver Metro Area (including Denver, Jefferson, Adams, Broomfield and Arapahoe Counties), assisting in programing and Ask-A-Lawyer events.

She also volunteers with the American Cancer Society, by raising awareness and participating in fundraisers.

She is also the Vice Chair and Board Member for Colorado’s Office of Public Guardianship.

Chelsea is also heavily involved with the Colorado Bar Association, where she currently services as Chair the Elder Law Retreat Committee. Every year, she also presents CLEs in the state of Colorado on topics in her practice areas. Through her commitments with the Colorado Bar Association and teaching CLEs, she seeks to resolve issues in her fields and determine best practices for her fellow practitioners.

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