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Adult Conservatorship in Colorado: When It’s Needed and How It Works

February 26, 2026 Posted In Elder Law,Guardianships & Conservatorships
by Justin Blow

Gain clarity on adult conservatorship in Colorado. This comprehensive guide helps you navigate the process with confidence and compassion for your loved ones.

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How to Contest a Will in Colorado: Grounds, Process, and Deadlines

February 26, 2026 Posted In Breach of Fiduciary Duty,Claims,Firm News,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration,Trust & Will Contests,Trust Disputes
by Justin Blow

Navigate Colorado’s will contest process with confidence. Learn key deadlines and expert tips to successfully contest a will. Secure your rights today!

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How to Appoint an Executor and Manage an Estate in Colorado

February 26, 2026 Posted In Estate Planning,Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

Appointing an executor can be challenging. Learn the steps to manage an estate confidently and ensure your loved one’s wishes are honored with care.

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How a Living Trust Works in Colorado: A Complete Guide

February 26, 2026 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

Gain clarity on living trusts in Colorado with our compassionate guide. Understand your options and secure your family’s future with confidence and ease.

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Understanding Colorado Estate Planning Essentials: A Complete Guide

February 24, 2026 Posted In Estate Planning
by Justin Blow

Estate planning is not just a set of documents. It is a legal strategy built under Colorado law to protect your family, your assets, and your wishes. Working with a Colorado Estate Planning Attorney helps ensure your plan complies with Colorado requirements and functions when it matters. Colorado’s probate rules, intestacy laws, and trust statutes…

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4 Proven Tips to Maintain, Organize & Safely Store Your Estate PlanGrounds to Contest a Will in Colorado: A Guide for Jefferson County Families

February 24, 2026 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow

Learning that a loved one’s will contains unexpected changes raises difficult questions. Families in Lakewood and throughout Jefferson County sometimes wonder whether they have grounds to contest a will in Colorado, or whether their concerns reflect grief rather than legal issues.  The distinction matters because Colorado courts recognize specific legal reasons for challenging a will,…

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“Undue Influence”: How to Prove a Will Was the Product of Coercion

February 10, 2026 Posted In Wills
by Justin Blow

When family members believe that a caregiver, new partner, or another relative pressured or manipulated someone into changing their will, the law in Colorado calls this “undue influence.” The issue isn’t just whether that person had influence—because influence by itself isn’t illegal. The real question is whether they pressured the person so much that it…

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What is Trust Litigation? A Guide for Jefferson County Families

February 1, 2026 Posted In Trusts
by Justin Blow

Trust litigation is the statutory process used to interpret valid instructions, enforce fiduciary standards, and resolve ambiguity in estate planning documents. Colorado law governs these proceedings, specifically under the Colorado Uniform Trust Code (CUTC). While trusts are designed to bypass probate, they do not bypass the law. When a trustee fails to distribute assets, acts…

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“They Weren’t Themselves”: Proving Lack of Capacity in a Lakewood Will Contest

January 12, 2026 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow

When you read a loved one’s final will and the words on the page feel like they belong to a stranger, you likely feel suspicious. In Colorado, if the person who made the will (the testator) lacked the required mental ability, or testamentary capacity, at the moment they signed it, the document is not valid. …

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The 4 Legal Grounds for Contesting a Will in Colorado

January 5, 2026 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow

When a loved one passes, their Last Will and Testament is supposed to be a final expression of their wishes. But what happens when that document does not seem right?  In Colorado, a will is presumed to be valid, and challenging it is a significant undertaking. Simply being left out or feeling the distribution is…

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The Foundation of Your Plan: Do I Need a Will or a Living Trust in Colorado?

December 9, 2025 Posted In Trust & Will Contests
by Justin Blow

Choosing between a will and a trust in Colorado may feel confusing, especially when both documents seem to accomplish similar goals. Many Lakewood families find themselves unsure which option fits their situation or whether they need both. The right answer depends on your assets, family structure, and priorities. Understanding how each document works in Colorado…

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For Lakewood Families: A Guide to Avoiding the Jefferson County Probate Court

December 9, 2025 Posted In Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration
by Justin Blow

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.…

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