How can I tell if I need an attorney for Probate?
If you’ve read the instructions and realize you don’t understand how to do the paperwork or comply with the rules, then you should get help from an attorney. If you have questions you need [...]
How much does it cost to have an attorney in Probate?
If you’re consulting with an attorney who drafts documents and advises you, it’s based on how much time you choose to spend and what you need help with, times their hourly rate. If you retain [...]
Does Probate involve Court hearings?
Many probate cases are administrative and never have a hearing. For formal probate where there’s no will and therefore, confusion on how best to proceed, or there’s fighting over a Will, then [...]
Do you have to have an attorney?
It depends on how good you are with forms and deadlines, as well as your comfort level. Some people read the instructions and fill out the forms supplied by the State of Colorado and do fairly [...]
Do you have to do Probate?
No, for small estates, under $82,000 (for 2024), with no real estate transfer, you can use a small estate affidavit and it’s much faster as it doesn’t have to be filed with or approved by the [...]
Is Colorado a difficult state to do Probate?
Colorado is one of the easier places to do probate because there are forms and instructions available for use without cost, the Probate Court acts far more promptly than most states, and the [...]
How long does Probate take in Colorado?
Anywhere from six months for easy estates to a year for estates with a lot of real estate to sell, etc.