Often, couples who are hesitant to jump into divorce seek other options, like an Arvada or Wheat Ridge legal separation. The idea of permanently ending your marriage may be overwhelming, you may still have hope that things can be worked out, or maybe it's just not the...
When a person is estate planning in Wheat Ridge, Golden and Jefferson County, they are tasked with choosing a personal representative or estate executor to handle the estate. A personal representative must always act in the best interest of the estate. Some of the...
While most probate cases go through the process smoothly, encountering few to no issues, sometimes family members disagree and the will is disputed. If you are dealing with issues surrounding a deceased family member's estate, it's vital that you contact an expert...
. Through our recent blogs, we have discussed the Wheat Ridge and Lakewood probate process and the different responsibilities of those involved. If you need a refresher, click here for a list of our probate blogs. So, you may be questioning whether you need a probate....
When a person drafts a will and estate plan, they will choose someone to carry out their wishes - called a personal representative or estate executor. This title carries many responsibilities, both before, during, and after the probate case. Let's look at some of...
. Probate is the process by which an estate is closed after the estate owner's death. A simple probate usually takes about a year to complete and consists of validating a will, inventorying assets, paying debts and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Let's take a...
Probate is the process where a person's estate and assets are verified and distributed after they have passed away. It is handled in the Jefferson County probate court and the chosen executor of the estate is tasked with carrying out either the court orders or the...
In Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Arvada, having a good estate plan in place can head off a lot of potential probate issues for loved ones left behind. Often, people wonder what happens with debt after a loved one passes away. Debt is generally handled through probate,...
