Colorado: How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect a Life Estate and What to Do If the Executor Won't Provide It
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my inheritance in Colorado, and what can I do if the executor refuses to provide it? Short answer: Yes — a valid Colorado prenuptial agreement can change property and inheritance rights that otherwise might create or affect a life estate or your share of an estate. […]
Read article →How to Verify the Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — Colorado
Detailed Answer Short answer: To confirm the executor (personal representative) correctly calculated your percentage share from the sale of your sibling’s house in Colorado, obtain the estate documents that show the sale proceeds and the estate expenses, verify the math that produces the net proceeds, and compare the net proceeds distribution to the will (or […]
Read article →Colorado: Selling a Deceased Parent's House During Probate When a Mortgage Remains — FAQ
Short answer Yes — you can often sell a decedent’s house while the estate is in probate in Colorado, but only when you have the legal authority to do so (usually as the personal representative or with court authorization). Any mortgage on the property remains a lien and must be paid or otherwise resolved at […]
Read article →Colorado — Do I Need a 3‑Month Creditor Notice Under the Small Estate Process Before Selling Real Property?
Short answer No. Under Colorado law the “small estate” procedures are typically for collecting personal property and do not require (and generally do not authorize) a three‑month creditor publication before selling real estate. If you need to transfer or sell a decedent’s house that was solely in your mother’s name, you usually must either use […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Colorado Probate
How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Colorado Probate Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Colorado probate attorney. Detailed Answer When someone dies in Colorado, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must identify and report the […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Colorado Probate
Detailed Answer When someone dies, their personal property — including motor vehicles — must be identified and valued for the probate process. In Colorado, the value you report for a decedent’s vehicle matters for the estate inventory, for distributing property to heirs, and sometimes for paying creditors or taxes. The exact procedure depends on whether […]
Read article →Colorado: How to Get Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative in a Small Estate (Notice to Creditors & Selling Real Property)
Overview This FAQ explains the steps to ask a Colorado probate court to appoint you as a limited personal representative (LPR) under the small estate procedures so you can run a notice to creditors and, if possible, sell real property. It summarizes the typical paperwork, court actions, and practical limits you should expect under Colorado […]
Read article →Colorado: What Happens to Your LLC Share When You Die
Short answer If an LLC’s operating agreement is silent about what happens when a member dies, Colorado’s default LLC rules apply. Generally, the deceased member’s economic interest (the right to share in profits and distributions) passes to the member’s estate or heirs, but membership and management rights typically end on the member’s death unless the […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Colorado
Steps to Prove a Zero Balance and Formally Close a Spouse’s Estate in Colorado Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For specific legal guidance contact a Colorado probate attorney or the court. Detailed Answer — How to show a zero balance and get a Colorado court to close […]
Read article →Using a Small‑Estate Affidavit in Colorado: When You Can Avoid Formal Probate
Can a small‑estate affidavit be used in Colorado instead of formal probate? Detailed answer — How Colorado handles small estates and when formal probate is required Short answer: Possibly — but only in limited situations. Colorado provides simplified ways to collect certain kinds of a decedent’s property without full formal probate. Those streamlined procedures generally […]
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