Estate Planning & Probate Resources by Colorado Estate Matters

The Three Types of Probate in Colorado: An Overview (Pt. 2)

November 5, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Resuming The 3 Types of Probate in Colorado: An Overview (Pt. 1), below we will continue our discussion regarding the different types of probate in Colorado, with a specific focus on formal probate and some info you should know regarding all types of probate in Colorado. Formal Probate in Colorado To minimize the possible complications…

Setting up a Living Trust: Six Facts to Know (Pt. 3)

October 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Estate Taxes,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow

Concluding our blog series Setting up a Living Trust: 6 Facts to Know, below we will point out some final important facts to be aware of if you are considering setting up a living trust. Setting Up a Living Trust: Some Final Facts to Consider… Fact 5 – While there are a number of advantages…

Setting up a Living Trust: Six Facts to Know (Pt. 1)

October 15, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow

When it comes time to plan for your family’s future, setting up a living trust can be an effective way to manage your assets while detailing the terms of how these assets will provide for your family after you pass away. In fact, living trusts can open up a large number of options for people…

Top Seven Reasons to Create a Will (Pt. 2)

October 5, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Wills
by Justin Blow

Picking up from where Top 7 Reasons to Create a Will (Pt. 1) left off, below we will continue pointing out some of the most important reasons that you should develop a will if you do not already have one in place. More Reasons Why You Need to Create a Will… While a will allows…

Dealing with Creditors in Probate: FAQs (Pt. 3)

September 25, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Wrapping up our blog series Dealing with Creditors in Probate: FAQs, below we will answer some final questions regarding creditors and probate. Additional Answers to Questions about Handling Creditors in Probate Q – When can a creditor’s claim against an estate be extinguished or shutdown? Not all creditors in probate will have valid claims. Knowing…

Dealing with Creditors in Probate: FAQs (Pt. 1)

September 15, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

While probate is generally known to be a time-consuming and complicated process, one of the particularly challenging aspects of this process can be dealing with creditors in probate when an estate may have various debts to resolve. This is because there is a specific process that has to be followed for handling creditors in probate,…

Probate in Colorado: Six Facts to Know (Pt. 2)

September 5, 2014 Posted In Creditors and Probate,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Picking up from where we left off in Probate in Colorado: 6 Facts to Know (Pt. 1), below we will point out some more important facts that people should be aware of when it comes to probate in Colorado. Additional Important Info You Should Know about Probate in Colorado Fact 3 – Probate in Colorado…

Grounds for Contesting a Will (Pt. 2)

August 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust & Will Contests,Wills
by Justin Blow

Picking up from where Grounds for Contesting a Will (Pt. 1) left off, below, we continue our discussion regarding how people can legally challenge a will in order to try to get part or all of it rendered void. In addition to problems with how a will was executed and undue influence, another ground for…

Eight Different Types of Trusts: An Overview (Pt. 3)

August 15, 2014 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow

Here is the conclusion to our three-part blog 8 Different Types of Trusts: An Overview. Additional Types of Trusts that Can Benefit You & Your Family When you are ready to talk about estate planning, our Denver trusts lawyers can help you determine which types of trusts may be the best choices for you and…

Eight Different Types of Trusts: An Overview (Pt. 1)

August 5, 2014 Posted In Trust Administration,Trusts
by Justin Blow

When planning for the future, people can develop various types of trusts, depending on their wishes and needs. Here is a look at some of the more common types of trusts. When it comes to developing a trust, people will have a number of different options from which to choose, and the best choice (or…

FAQs about Executors and Wills (Pt. 2)

July 25, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Wills
by Justin Blow

Below are some more answers to frequently asked questions about the role of executors when it comes to the administration of wills. Whether you have been named as an executor or you need help drafting a will, you can count on the Denver wills attorneys at Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd. Q: Who can be the…

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Developing a Power of Attorney (Pt. 3)

July 15, 2014 Posted In Estate Planning,Powers of Attorney
by Justin Blow

Here is the conclusion to our three-part blog 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Developing a Power of Attorney. Power of Attorney Mistake 5 – Not Creating Any Power of Attorney When you are ready to develop a power of attorney that meets your needs and wishes, contact the Denver estate planning attorneys at Colorado Estate…