Probate Administration Our firm handles administration of estates from the small and simple to the large and complex. There are many ways to avoid probate, but when it is needed, probate can be simple and efficient. Despite the heavy marketing of living trusts in Colorado, they are not the solution for everyone. The use and probate of wills remains an inexpensive and common way to plan and carry out an estate. There are many misconceptions regarding probate and clients are often surprised at that there can be very little inconvenience, expense or delay.
Our firm offers a full range of advice and service to the personal representative, based on the client's needs and requests.
Probate litigation
Our firm has experience in representing parties in disputes that arise under wills and trusts. For example:
Will contests (undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud or other grounds)
Misconduct or removal of personal representative, trustee, or fiduciary
Accounting problems; search and recovery of missing assets
Claims by and against the estate
Litigation and trials of disputes, where necessary
Settlement of claims by negotiation, mediation or arbitration where possible
Real estate
Deeds are a common method or tool of estate planning. Types of deeds include: quit claim, warranty, life estate, joint tenant and tenants in common deeds among others. Care must be used in selecting, delivering and recording deeds and in considering the tax, liability, Medicaid and other consequences of each type of deed.
Other real estate services we provide include:
Transactions and closings, prepare or review contracts, mortgages; arrange for full title insurance
Disputes and litigation (including contract, ownership, boundary disputes and quiet title actions)
Ownership Agreements (customized to fit circumstances)
For sale by owner transactions
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