Longmont Probate and Estate Administration Attorneys
At the northern Colorado law firm of Grant, Grant & Goiran LLP, we help personal representatives fulfill the wishes of the deceased.
One of the increasingly common misconceptions people have about probate and estate administration today is that it is relatively quick and easy. It is not.
Although probate in Colorado has been greatly simplified by the Uniform Probate Code, basic probate and estate administration still takes months or even years — even for an estate where things have been carefully thought out and planned for in advance.
Add to that the possibility of a dispute among heirs, and it can take even longer.
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Some of the probate and estate administration matters our attorneys handle include:
- Filing notification with the district court as required within 10 days of death
- Locating and evaluating all assets, including:
- Bank accounts
- Real estate
- Stocks
- Jewelry
- Automobiles
- Any real property that is solely in the decedent's name
- Completing and filing state and federal estate tax returns
- Collecting debts
- Paying all bills
- Distributing the remaining assets according to the instructions of the will or, if the decedent died without a will, according to the laws of intestacy
- Developing family settlement agreements in cases of will contests or inheritance disputes
- Establishing guardianships and conservatorships
Serving Northern Colorado for Over 50 Years
The death of a loved one is always a difficult time. It is easy to lose sight of whose wishes are to be implemented. Aside from the practical advantages of working with an attorney experienced in probate and estate administration, there is the added benefit of having a neutral party involved, someone who can see past the emotional turmoil if and when needed.
To speak with a knowledgeable probate and estate administration lawyer at Grant, Grant & Goiran LLP, please call or e-mail our law offices in Longmont.
