Probate

When a family member passes away, the last thing you want to worry about is a confusing legal process. Yet you may hear people mention “probate” and feel another layer of stress. The good news is that probate is not always necessary after someone‘s passing. But how do...

Probate often feels like a long and uncertain process, especially during a time when families are already managing loss. In Colorado, the timeline can vary widely depending on the size of the estate, the type of probate, and whether disagreements arise along the way....

Having debts is a normal part of life for many people, but this can sometimes lead to some challenges when the person passes away. Many individuals have questions about what happens to those debts when the person dies.  In almost all cases, the debts of the decedent...

If you're going through the probate process in Colorado, you might have encountered the term 'probate bond.' But what exactly is it? This bond ensures the probate process runs as intended, protecting both the estate and its beneficiaries. Understanding this bond...

If you’re handling the estate of a loved one who has passed away in Colorado, you might be wondering if you’re allowed to start clearing out their house before the probate process ends. Before you start packing boxes, it’s important to understand the legal steps...

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. This involves validating the will if one exists, settling debts and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Probate ensures a clear, legal transfer of assets and provides a structured way to...

As you begin your estate planning journey, most professionals you may consult with will often give one piece of advice: avoid probate at all costs.  Probate is the legal process in which a court oversees the distribution of your assets according to your will or state...

In Colorado, like in most states, involved parties can contest a will on several grounds, such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud or failure to comply with the requirements of a valid will. While these are common reasons to challenge a will, they...

Planning for the future is an important aspect of life, and creating a will plays a crucial role in it. A will allows you to dictate how your assets and estate should distribute after your passing. However, if you die without a will, also known as dying intestate, the...

Probate is essentially the settlement process of an estate during which the courts determine what to do with its assets. If you recently lost a loved one and anticipate receiving part of his or her estate, you may wonder how long the probate process takes. The...