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December 9, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
Avoiding probate in Colorado ranks among the top priorities for families planning their estates. Many Lakewood residents want their loved ones to receive inheritances without having to navigate the court system in Golden during an already difficult time. The good news is that Colorado law provides several straightforward tools for keeping assets out of probate.…
read moreNovember 17, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
Losing a parent brings a flood of emotions, and figuring out what to do when someone dies in Colorado often feels impossible during those first difficult days. Many Lakewood families find themselves suddenly facing unfamiliar legal territory while still processing grief. Colorado’s probate process follows a logical sequence. Understanding the first five steps gives you…
read moreNovember 15, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
Understanding your personal representative duties in Colorado becomes essential the moment a court appoints you to manage a loved one’s estate. Many Lakewood residents find themselves suddenly responsible for complex legal obligations they never anticipated handling. The role carries significant responsibility, but breaking it into manageable steps makes the process less overwhelming. Knowing what Colorado…
read moreMarch 25, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
The answer to this question is important to consider, as your choice of trustees can have significant impacts in the future. For instance, while a good trustee can ensure that assets are distributed according to your wishes (i.e., the terms of the trust), an unethical or untrustworthy trustee may compromise the interests of your beneficiaries.…
read moreAugust 10, 2021 Posted In Asset Protection,Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
Planning your estate is an important undertaking, which is why you want to avoid making mistakes to prevent future hardships for your family after you are gone. Several common issues can easily occur if you do your estate planning haphazardly. The best way to properly undertake this important task is by hiring a Denver estate…
read moreAugust 28, 2016 Posted In Asset Protection,Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust & Will Contests,Wills
Six Hidden Costs of Administering a Will When it is time to settle an estate and administer a will, there may be some obvious costs like court filing fees and estate taxes that will need to be covered as you proceed. Those may not be the only costs, as there are common other, less obvious…
read moreJuly 15, 2016 Posted In Estate Taxes,Trust Administration,Trusts
Trusts & Taxes: FAQs Taxation for trusts can be complicated, as there are special rules in place for filing and paying for trust-related taxes (as opposed to personal or business taxes). Understanding the obligations and requirements for the taxes related to trusts is important to properly managing and administering trusts and to avoiding future complications,…
read moreApril 30, 2016 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
How Colorado laws define small estates? Small estates, according to Colorado law, are estates that are not exclusive to real estate assets and that are valued at less than $64,000. Contact us to get details on what can be included in the $64,000 worth of assets. When estates qualify as being “small” in the eyes…
read moreMarch 21, 2016 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Wills
Essential Checklist for Estate Executors The death of a loved one can be a great loss. For those who are named as executors of the estate however, the death can mean that it’s time to get to work carrying out the loved one’s final wishes and getting the estate settled. Because there can be a…
read moreOctober 25, 2015 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Firm News,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
Don’t believe these myths about Colorado probate, a Denver probate attorney explains. Get the facts so you know how to preserve your interests in probate. Probate in Colorado can be an involved process that, even for more modest estates, can take six months or longer to resolve. While many people are aware that probate can…
read moreSeptember 15, 2015 Posted In Breach of Fiduciary Duty,Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
The process of settling an estate can be long, complicated and at times, contentious. While there can be a lot to do to settle an estate in the months following the death of a loved one. It is important to keep the following tips in mind can help those in charge, namely executors and personal…
read moreAugust 27, 2015 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts
Living trusts can be powerful estate planning tools that can offer a lot of benefits to trustmakers (or grantors), as well as their beneficiaries. However, living trusts are not for everyone. There may be some drawbacks to developing them in some cases. Below, we will explore the pros and cons of living trusts more closely.…
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