Families usually expect a will to accurately describe a departed loved one’s legacy wishes. Those who are legal adults and who retain their testamentary capacity can leave instructions about their resources after their death. Unless their documents violate state law,...
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Probate, Trust & Estate Administration
Raising questions about testamentary capacity during probate
When someone dies, family members will eventually need to sit down and look over their will or other estate planning documents. Oftentimes, people know exactly what to expect because older adults have communicated with their loved ones about what will happen with...
Should Colorado testators add no-contest clauses to their wills?
Many adults in Colorado choose to draft a will that designates specific beneficiaries for their various assets and that potentially names someone they trust to serve as a guardian for their children. After someone dies, their will determines who inherits from their...
2 estate administration mistakes that cost executors money
Estate administration or probate proceedings can be a big challenge for those who take the responsibility of fulfilling someone's last wishes and settling their obligations to others. As the executor or personal representative of an estate, you will likely have to...
Qualities to look for in a guardian
If you and your spouse pass away unexpectedly, or if you’re a single parent, you need to be sure that someone will be there to take care of your child. Estate planning is how people tend to address this. You can use your plan to choose a guardian to care for your...
Potential loss of and recovery of digital assets
Our lives are more digitalized now than they ever have been in the past. Many people have dozens of passwords to various apps and devices. When someone passes away, especially if it's unexpected, it can be difficult to get access to all of the files and accounts that...