Georgine M Kryda, PhD, Esq

Georgine M Kryda holds a PhD and a law degree, which gives her a genuinely unusual foundation for property tax and estate work. The analytical rigor of doctoral-level research translates directly into the kind of evidence-building that successful tax appeals require, and her legal credentials mean she can take a case all the way through the courts if needed. Her office is in Golden, Colorado, which puts her squarely in Jefferson County territory. The practice covers three areas that often connect in practice: property tax appeals, estate planning including wills and trusts, and mediation. Many of her clients are property owners dealing with multiple legal questions at once, whether they're planning an estate that includes real property or trying to resolve a dispute without the expense of full litigation. Having one advisor who can see across all three areas tends to produce better outcomes than hiring separate specialists who don't talk to each other.

Georgine Kryda's practice handles property tax appeals, mediation services, and estate planning work, with meaningful overlap across all three areas. On the property tax side, she reviews assessment notices, analyzes comparable sales and income data, and represents property owners through the Colorado protest process, county board hearings, and the Board of Assessment Appeals. Her PhD-level research background means she's unusually thorough in building the evidentiary record that a strong appeal requires. In estate planning, she drafts wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents. Real property is often the largest asset in an estate, and her familiarity with property valuation and tax issues adds depth to the planning advice she provides. She can help clients think through how an overassessed property affects estate value and plan accordingly. The mediation practice handles property disputes, family matters, and probate disagreements. Mediation is faster and far less expensive than litigation, and Kryda's background as both a legal practitioner and an academic gives her the credibility and analytical skills to help parties find workable solutions. She's a neutral in mediation settings, not an advocate, which requires a different skill set than courtroom representation.

For property tax matters, Kryda starts by reviewing the assessment notice and pulling relevant market data for the subject property. She evaluates whether the county's value is defensible and explains the realistic range of outcomes before recommending an appeal. If the client decides to proceed, she prepares the formal protest with full supporting documentation and handles all county communications. At the county board level, she presents the case in person. If the result warrants it, she'll advise on escalation to the Board of Assessment Appeals and can provide full representation there as well. For estate clients who also own real property, she integrates the tax assessment analysis into the broader planning work. An inflated assessed value can affect estate calculations, gift tax planning, and the terms of a trust, so getting the numbers right matters beyond just the annual tax bill. Mediation engagements follow a structured process: pre-mediation preparation with all parties, a joint session, and facilitated negotiation toward a written agreement. She takes on property and estate-related disputes where her subject matter knowledge is most useful.

Georgine Kryda's practice is centered in Jefferson County, with Golden as the primary base. She regularly handles cases throughout the Denver metro including Denver County, Clear Creek County, and Park County. Estate planning clients come from a wider geographic range since much of that work can be done remotely. Mediation services are available throughout the Front Range and in mountain communities where property disputes are common.