How long do you have to contest a will in Colorado?
Deadlines for Contesting a Will in Colorado: What You Need to Know Short answer There is no single universal deadline for contesting a will in Colorado. The deadline depends on how the estate is being handled (informal vs. formal probate), whether you received statutory notice, and the legal basis for your challenge (capacity, undue influence, […]
Read article →Colorado — What Rights Does a Surviving Spouse Have When a Spouse Dies Intestate?
Understanding Your Rights as a Surviving Spouse in Colorado When Your Spouse Died Without a Will Quick summary: If your spouse died without a will (intestate) in Colorado, state law gives you several important rights as a surviving spouse: you are a primary heir under the intestacy rules, you have priority to serve as (or […]
Read article →Colorado: How to Get Appointed Estate Administrator When a Spouse Dies Intestate
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Colorado you can ask the county probate court to appoint you as the personal representative (administrator) of your deceased spouse’s estate even when other family members refuse to cooperate. The process depends on whether the case can be handled informally (no hearing) or must proceed formally (hearing or contested). If […]
Read article →Claiming Foreclosure Surplus After a Parent’s Death in Colorado
How to claim surplus funds after a foreclosure of a deceased parent’s property (Colorado) Short answer: First confirm that a surplus (excess proceeds) exists. Then locate the foreclosure trustee or public trustee who handled the sale and present proof that you are entitled to the funds. If the decedent’s estate was never probated, you will […]
Read article →Recovering Surplus Funds in Colorado: Do You Need to Open Probate?
Do I need to open a probate estate before I can recover surplus funds? Short answer: Not always. In Colorado, whether you must open a probate estate to recover surplus funds depends on how the surplus arose (for example, from a foreclosure sale versus sale of estate property), who holds the funds, and who claims […]
Read article →How to Transfer an Inherited Single-Member LLC Interest in Colorado
Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single-Member LLC (Colorado) Detailed Answer When a person who owned 100% of a Colorado limited liability company (a single-member LLC) dies, their economic and ownership interest in the LLC is a form of personal property that passes through the decedent’s estate. The practical process for moving that interest […]
Read article →Colorado — What Secretary of State Documents Prove a Deceased Family Member Was the Sole Member of an LLC?
Detailed Answer: What documents from the Colorado Secretary of State will a bank accept to show a family member was the sole member of an LLC? Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. If you need legal or banking advice for a specific situation, consult an attorney or the bank. Short answer Most banks […]
Read article →Colorado: Asking the Court for an Accounting During Probate
What you need to know about asking a court to order an accounting during probate in Colorado Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Colorado attorney. Detailed Answer — Can the court require an accounting in Colorado probate? Yes. […]
Read article →Colorado: How to Confirm Your Ownership Percentage in Parents' Real Property
Understanding ownership shares in Colorado real property Detailed Answer If you want to confirm what percentage of a home or other real property you own with your parents before it is sold, follow a clear, step-by-step approach. Below is an easy-to-follow overview of how ownership is recorded, how different forms of title affect share percentages, […]
Read article →How to Become the Personal Representative (Administrator) of a Sibling’s Estate in Colorado
Detailed Answer: Qualifying to Administer a Sibling’s Estate in Colorado Short answer: In Colorado, if your sibling died without a will (intestate), you can ask the probate court to appoint you as the personal representative (often called “administrator” in everyday language). Whether you can be appointed depends on your relationship to the decedent, whether a […]
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