When someone dies without a will in Colorado, state law takes over the decision of who gets what. It doesn’t matter what the person verbally promised, what family members expected,…
August 4, 2026
Probate costs are among the first things families want to know and among the hardest to get a clear answer on. The truth is that the total depends on the…
July 14, 2026
Finding out you’ve been named as someone’s personal representative can feel like equal parts an honor and overwhelming, especially if you’ve never heard the term before. In Colorado, “personal representative”…
June 30, 2026
Being named a personal representative means you’re responsible for carrying out the wishes of the person who died — distributing their assets and wrapping up their unfinished business, including paying…
April 14, 2026
When you’re looking for a lawyer, you’re probably searching reviews, asking friends for recommendations, and trying to figure out who you can trust with something important. But here’s what we’ve…
March 24, 2026
You’re staring at probate paperwork, wondering: Can I handle this myself, or do I need a lawyer? It’s a fair question. Probate can range from straightforward to incredibly complex. Sometimes…
March 3, 2026
Your loved one has passed away. Soon after, their bills start arriving. Credit card statements. Medical bills. Maybe a mortgage payment notice. And you’re staring at them, wondering: Am I…
February 24, 2026
You’ve just lost someone you love. And now, as you’re trying to navigate your grief, you discover their will—but something’s not right. Maybe it still names their ex-spouse as beneficiary.…
February 17, 2026
If you’re stepping into the role of personal representative—or grieving someone who didn’t leave a clear estate plan—you’re probably wondering how long probate will take. Maybe you’ve heard it can…
December 2, 2025
It’s a question many people quietly wonder about, but rarely ask out loud: What happens if I die without a will? Maybe you’ve thought about getting a will “someday,” but…
November 18, 2025
If you’re navigating the loss of a loved one and find yourself in charge of their estate, selling a home might be one of the biggest—and most emotional—tasks ahead. In…
November 11, 2025
If you’ve recently lost a loved one—or you’re planning ahead for your own estate—you might be wondering what probate actually is. Maybe you’ve heard it’s something to avoid. Maybe you’ve…
November 4, 2025
If you’re navigating the loss of a loved one in Colorado and you’ve heard the term probate, you’re not alone in wondering what exactly that means — or how complicated…
September 30, 2025
When you’re hiring an attorney, cost matters — not just how much you’re paying, but how you’re being charged. One of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to work…
September 23, 2025
If you’ve ever lost a loved one in Colorado, you know that grief is hard enough without having to deal with the court system. Yet for many families, that’s exactly…
August 5, 2025
Probate can get a bad rap; and that’s because, in some states, it’s a lengthily, costly, and complex process. For those who live in those states where probate is a…
July 12, 2022
When someone dies, their stuff will go to certain people. Who those people are will depend on whether the person who died left a will or trust. If the person…
July 5, 2022
Have you been named as a Personal Representative for someone? Or are you working on your will and need to nominate a Personal Representative? Wondering what the heck a Personal…
June 28, 2022
When someone dies and probate is opened in Colorado, the first decision you need to make is if the probate process will be formal or informal. During a formal probate…
June 21, 2022
“Estate” sounds very fancy and like it only applies to those with substantial wealth, but all of us actually have an estate. What’s in our estate and what it’s valued…
June 14, 2022
