Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP - We are Transaction Attorneys focusing on Corporate & Business Law, Estate & Trust Planning & Administration, Real Estate & Development, Trdemark & Intellectual Property, Taxes & Tax Planning, and Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Founded in 1976, W OLFE , V AN A CKERN & S TEPHENSON LLP Specializes in Business, Estate & Trust Planning & Administration, and Real Estate Law Introducing Our Law Firm Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP is a partnership of lawyers intentionally focused on a limited number of practice areas. We help clients plan for their future with a process that is focused on their individual needs and supported by our years of experience. We develop trusting relationships with our clients that help them to meet their goals. Your Northern Colorado Law Office Our Practice Areas Corporate & Business Our firm is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, investors, financial institutions, utilities, breweries, and technology firms. Learn More Estate & Trust Planning Many of our clients require assistance in complex estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for individuals, estate and gift taxes, business succession, and utilizing trusts and business entities. We represent individuals who need estate and tax planning, fiduciaries who administer trusts, owners of closely held businesses, business executives, and farmers and ranchers. Learn More Estate & Trust Administration We counsel clients on probate and estate proceedings, and trust administration. For those estates and trusts that require assistance with federal estate and gift taxes, we are knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with these issues. We combine decades of experience with the tasks involved and sensitivity to the human issues of trust and estate administration. Learn More Real Estate & Development We have the experience and knowledge to advise clients including real estate developers, contractors, investors, owners, lessees, and lenders on a broad range of real estate and development matters. Learn More Business Succession Planning At our firm, we understand that your business is more than just an enterprise—it’s a legacy. Our experienced attorneys take the time to understand the structure, history, and people behind your business, then work with you to design a succession strategy aligned with your long-term goals. Whether you're preparing to transfer leadership to the next generation, sell the business, or create liquidity, we offer personalized, strategic guidance that protects what you’ve built. Learn More Taxes & Tax Planning Our firm is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, investors, financial institutions, utilities, breweries, and technology firms. Learn More Alcohol Regulation & Distribution We provide clients with the expertise and experience to effectively and efficiently navigate the regulatory maze in the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages at the state and the national level. At the local level, we work to identify and resolve legal, regulatory and zoning issues. We understand issues of concern to the industry and work with a wide range of licensed beverage manufacturers and wholesale distributors clients. Learn More Our Attorneys Kenneth C. Wolfe Retired Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Tax, and Real Estate Cheryl Lee Van Ackern Partner Specialized in Estate & Trust Planning & Administration; and Business Law Anda Stephenson Partner Specialized in Business & Corporate Law, Real Estate & Development, and Business Succession and Estate Planning Learn More Learn More Learn More "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller

Mr. Wolfe, Of Counsel to the firm, is an experienced corporate, securities, and tax attorney. Professional Affiliations Colorado Bar Association, Sections of Corporations, Banking and Business Larimer County Bar Association Education B.S.B.A. in Finance from The Ohio State University Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Master of Arts in Finance and Accounting, University of Nebraska Bar Admissions Previously admitted in Colorado, Ohio, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado and Nebraska Federal Courts , and United States Tax Court Practice Areas Corporate & Business Taxes & Tax Planning Real Estate & Development Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration K ENNETH C. W OLFE Retired Mr. Wolfe retired from Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP in 2022. The founding member of the firm, he is an experienced corporate, securities, and tax attorney. He has organized numerous corporations and limited liability companies. For over 35 years he has prepared private placement memorandums to enable clients to raise capital for new and growth-oriented businesses. Ken has represented both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, including a $107 million acquisition and the sale to publicly traded corporations. He has also represented corporations desiring to spin-off divisions, as well as those reacquiring the shares of minority shareholders through a tender offer. Mr. Wolfe has counseled clients and prepared the documentation to franchise their businesses. Ken was licensed to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. In addition to an extensive corporate practice, Ken assisted clients with their estate planning and has handled the administration of numerous estates. Ken taught at the university level for 26 years. With degrees in finance and accounting, in addition to law, he frequently taught finance, accounting, and tax courses. He was the general counsel for Summit Utilities, Inc., a natural gas local distribution company, from its inception until he retired from this position. The company grew to over $700 million in assets. His representation included handling large, complex debt financing. Publications Handbook for Business Law , co authored with Terry Lantry Considerations and Recommendations Regarding Owner’s Associations, University of Nebraska, 1976 The Colorado Lawyer , “Homeowners Associations Can Now Be Tax Exempt,” July, 1977 The Practical Lawyer , ALI ABA, “Advice to a Client Who Wishes to Sell His Own Home,” October, 1982. This article was also selected for inclusion in The Practical Lawyer’s Real Property Law Manual No. 2; and also published in One on One , the newsletter of the New York Bar Association, Summer, 1983, and the National Association of Legal Assistants Real Estate Newsletter . Bridging the Gap , co authored with Ralph V. Switzer, Jr., a manual regarding the opening, operation, and management of a law office designed for the inexperienced attorney. Authored a chapter for a book oriented to sole practitioners titled Flying Solo published by the American Bar Association in July, 1984; revised edition published in 1994 and published in 1996 by the Japanese Bar Association. Business World , monthly contribution of business/legal articles for about seven years. Titles of some of the articles include: Valuation of a Business; Outline of Steps in Selling or Buying a Small Business; Considerations for Acquisition or Merger of a Business; Changes in Expense Reimbursement to Employees; Limited Liability Company Act; Tips for When Government Investigators Call Your Business; Changes May Be Necessary in Corporate Life Insurance Policies; Where to Obtain Capital to Start a Business; Minutes of Corporate Meetings.

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson assists clients to identify, defend, and exploit their intangible assets. We manage all aspects of trademark registration and protection in the US. We negotiate and prepare intellectual property licenses and contracts. Business Succession Planning Business Succession Planning with a Holistic Approach At our firm, we understand that your business is more than just an enterprise—it’s a legacy. Our experienced attorneys take the time to understand the structure, history, and people behind your business, then work with you to design a succession strategy aligned with your long-term goals. Whether you're preparing to transfer leadership to the next generation, sell the business, or create liquidity, we offer personalized, strategic guidance that protects what you’ve built. Integrated Legal, Tax, and Estate Planning Our business succession planning is closely integrated with estate and wealth planning to ensure a smooth, tax-efficient transition. We assist clients with preserving wealth, minimizing estate and gift taxes, and protecting assets from creditors or family disputes. By coordinating your succession plan with your estate documents, we create a unified strategy that safeguards your business and personal legacy. Guidance for Complex Family and Ownership Dynamics Family businesses often face sensitive dynamics around ownership transitions, especially after the death of a founder or during a divorce. We help clients navigate these challenges with discretion and clarity, offering solutions that promote stability and fairness across generations. Our team is equipped to address potential liabilities, reassess corporate structures, and implement safeguards for future leadership and continuity. A Trusted Team for Forward-Thinking Business Owners Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in corporate law, trusts and estates, taxation, and asset protection. We collaborate with your CPA, financial advisor, and other professionals to deliver a comprehensive, forward-looking plan. Succession planning is a process—not a one-time event—and now is the time to act. With shifting tax laws and market dynamics, we help you create certainty for the next chapter of your business and family legacy. Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Ms. Stephenson, a Partner, is a general business attorney. Her practice emphasizes business formation; real estate matters; mergers, acquistions & buyouts; borrowing, and capital transactions; distribution, licensing, and franchises; trademarks; and alcohol licensing and distribution. Professional Affiliations Colorado Bar Association, Sections of Corporations, Banking and Business Larimer County Bar Association Education Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School Undergraduate degree from Arizona State University Bar Admissions Colorado Arizona Oregon Practice Areas Corporate & Business Real Estate & Development Estate and Trust Planning Business Succession Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution A NDA S TEPHENSON Partner Fort Collins business and estate planning attorney Anda Stephenson advises individuals and corporate clients through many important decisions, transactions, business formations, growth strategies, business succession planning, and complex estate, trust, and wealth transfer planning. Her experience helps her clients find the right solutions to business, real estate, and estate planning issues. Anda frequently acts as outside general counsel for clients. Anda was one of the founders of the Funkwerks brewery in Fort Collins. Prior to moving to Fort Collins, Anda gained extensive transactional, corporate, trust and estate, and regulatory law experience working with a diverse range of clients nationally and across the world in both law firm environments and as in-house corporate counsel. Anda has significant understanding of the issues individuals and businesses face on a day-to-day basis, and provides solid, logical, and business oriented solutions to clients. Anda is admitted to practice law in Colorado, Arizona, and Oregon. She has served as the President of the Larimer County Bar Association and continues to be active with local and state bar associations. Anda is actively involved with the local community and supports several nonprofit organizations. She has also completed the Colorado Bar Associated Leadership Training (COBALT) program in which “lawyers with demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to the legal community” engage in interactive training focused on addressing challenges faced by leaders in the legal field and their communities. Anda earned her Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School, where she was a senior editor for the Journal of Small & Emerging Business Law and for the International Legal Perspectives Law Journal. She received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. Anda frequently speaks and writes on topics relating to succession planning, estate and trust planning, and business startup, operating, and employment issues. She has spoken at past Craft Brewers Conferences and the Colorado State University Beverage Business Institute. For more information, call us at 970.493.8787 or send Anda an e-mail .

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson provide clients with the expertise and experience to effectively and efficiently navigate the regulatory maze in the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages at the state and the national level. Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Few industries are more heavily regulated than the alcoholic beverage industry, which presents a maze of local, state, and federal licensing and compliance issues for alcoholic beverage businesses. We provide clients with the expertise and experience to effectively and efficiently navigate the regulatory maze in the manufacture, distribution, sale, transportation, labeling and advertising of alcoholic beverages at the state and the national level. We combine broad corporate and transactional law experience with our alcohol beverage regulatory knowledge. At the local level, we work to identify and resolve legal, regulatory and zoning issues. We understand issues of concern to the industry and work with a wide range of licensed beverage manufacturers and wholesale distributors clients. Our experience extends to: Business formation Federal and state licensing and permitting Consulting on labeling, formulation, advertising, and marketing Financing General business and corporate counseling Compliance issues Distribution agreements License agreements Contract brewing and custom crush arrangements Alternating proprietorships Regulatory investigations Land-use and zoning issues Federal and state excise taxes and special occupation taxes and licenses Administrative or enforcement actions Obtaining all other business licenses and permits at the local and national level Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson LLP advises clients including real estate developers, contractors, investors, owners, lessees, and lenders on a broad range of real estate and development matters. Real Estate & Development We have the experience and knowledge to advise clients including real estate developers, contractors, investors, owners, lessees, agribusinesses, and lenders on a broad range of real estate and development matters. Our real estate practice includes: Purchases and sales of commercial, development, investment, agricultural, residential and other types of real property Due diligence including title, survey, environmental, inspection, and other matters Commercial property and residential lease agreements Advice regarding parties rights and responsibilities under leases Amendments and response to breach of agreements Declarations and organization of owners’ associations Real estate entitlement, zoning, planning, and development Representation of owners and project managers during vertical real estate development Tax planning and financing for development and investment Mineral rights and leasing Formation and funding of entities to protect real property Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Ms. Van Ackern, a Partner, assists clients in all areas of general and complex estate planning, wealth transfer planning, gifting, charitablel giving, and estate and trust administration. Her practice also includes business organization, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. Professional Affiliations Colorado Bar Association, Section of Trusts & Estates Larimer County Bar Association, Trusts & Estates WealthCounsel Member American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Trusts & Estates Education C HERYL L EE V AN A CKERN Partner Ms. Van Ackern’s transactional practice includes assisting clients in all areas of general and complex estate and trust planning, wealth transfer planning, gifting, charitable giving, and estate and trust administration. Her practice also includes business organization and governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, sales, franchisor and franchisee representation, contracts, licensing and distribution agreements. Cheryl frequently makes presentations to the public and professional groups on topics relating to estate and trust planning, transfer tax planning, estate and trust administration, gifting, and real estate titling. Prior to joining the practice in 1999, Cheryl served as in-house legal counsel for Woodward, Inc., focusing on complex customer and supplier contracts, distribution agreements, managing contract and products liability, advising human resources, intellectual property coordination, corporate branding, and general legal matters. Cheryl is an Advisory Board Member of Poudre Wilderness Volunteers, a local organization assisting the U.S. Forest Service in the patrol and maintenance of trails and recreation areas of the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests, and is a member of WomenGive, a United Way of Larimer County organization that provides support and financial assistance through childcare scholarships to single mothers pursuing postsecondary education. She has served on the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation and Planned Giving Committee, and has been a member of WISH (Women Involved in Strategies for Health), a community health initiative of UC Health. Cheryl grew up in Fort Collins before attending Creighton University where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Juris Doctorate in Law. She is licensed to practice in Colorado and is a member of the Colorado and Larimer County Bar Associations and WealthCounsel. For more information, call us at 970.493.8787 or send Cheryl an e-mail . Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, 1993 B.S.B.A from Creighton University Heider School of Business, 1991 Bar Admissions Colorado Practice Areas Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Corporate & Business Real Estate Taxes & Tax Planning

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, breweries, and technology firms. Corporate & Business Our firm is experienced in complex corporate, limited liability company, and partnership transactions, including financing. We advise clients of all sizes, including real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, health care providers, agribusinesses, investors, financial institutions, breweries, utilities, and technology firms in Colorado. Our corporate and business practice includes: Business formation Succession planning Mergers, acquisitions and sales Joint ventures and partnerships Reorganization and restructuring Securities Start-up companies and private capital Venture capital Private equity and capital investments Franchising and distribution Tax planning and tax-efficient business structures Brewery, winery, and distillery formation and licensing Environmental and industry-specific regulatory compliance Technology, vendor, licensing, and manufacturing agreements Legal due diligence Fiduciary duties, shareholders' rights and other corporate governance matters Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson's attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in complex tax matters, including corporate, limited liability company, partnership, personal, estate, and gift taxes. We advise clients on a broad range of state and federal tax issues. Taxes & Tax Planning Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in complex tax matters, including corporate, limited liability company, partnership, personal, estate, and gift taxes. We advise clients on a broad range of state and federal tax issues. Our tax practice includes: Transaction structures to minimize or eliminate taxes Representation before the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Revenue Plans to avoid or reduce estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes Like kind exchanges for real estate and business sales Real estate development project structures Tax free reorganization of businesses Analysis and preparation of tax returns and supporting documents Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

Wolfe, Van Ackern & Stephenson advises clients in complex estate and trust planning, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, gifting, and estate tax planning for individuals, trustees, closely held business owners, and business executives. Estate & Trust Planning Many of our clients require assistance in complex estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for individuals, estate and gift taxes, business succession, and utilizing trusts and business entities. We represent individuals who need estate and tax planning, fiduciaries who administer trusts, owners of closely held businesses, business executives, and farmers and ranchers. Our estate planning practice includes: Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents Business succession planning Family wealth and generation skipping transfers Lifetime transfers and gifts Federal estate and gift tax planning and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws Charitable and planned giving Elder care, attorneys-in-fact, and caregivers Prenuptial and marital agreements Trust funding Non-probate transfers Practice Areas Corporate & Business Estate & Trust Planning Estate & Trust Administration Real Estate & Development Business Succession Planning Taxes & Tax Planning Alcohol Regulation & Distribution Looking for more information? Contact Us

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