Many estates have to pass through Colorado probate after a person dies. While probate can proceed informally for uncontested estates, formal probate, which is known for being complicated, lengthy and expensive, can be necessary when: A will is invalid, is ambiguous or is being contested. There are issues (apparent or actual) regarding the administration of…
Being a trustee is a big responsibility that comes with both ethical and administrative obligations. Although you do not have to have an attorney inform you of these obligations or help you comply with them. If you try to administer a trust on your own (especially when you may have some other significant obligations in…
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…
