Welcome to Douglas A. Turner, PC

Our firm was started by Douglas A. Turner in 1994. We have been faithfully serving our clients’ legal needs ever since. We help individuals with estate planning, probate, asset protection, family wealth preservation, Colorado real estate, company formation and provide general legal advice to our diverse clientele.

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Estate Planning & Colorado Probate

Death of the Special Needs Trust »

Coming soon to a state near you is the demise of the third party special needs trust. Here is why and what to do about it.

Estate Planning & Colorado Probate

Using Colorado Beneficiary Deeds vs. Colorado Quitclaim Deeds To Avoid Probate: A Comparison »

Many people try to avoid Colorado probate because of the perceived expense. To avoid a Colorado probate proceeding upon death, Colorado real and personal property must pass to the heirs by other means. In the case of real estate, Colorado quitclaim deeds (note: not Colorado quit claim deeds, as erroneously written at times) are often used. In most cases, however, the better alternative is a Colorado beneficiary deed.

Colorado Real Estate

Homeowners Associations & Dues »

Have a dispute with your beloved homeowner association? Thinking about withholding your dues or assessments in protest? Well, be careful. You may lose your real property in the process.

Colorado Business Law

Common Legal Misconceptions »

Over the years, our law office has dealt with many legal problems caused by misunderstandings about the law. For the benefit of all, a few of those misconceptions are listed in this article. Read on and test your legal skills!

Child Support Collection

How to Collect A Child Support Judgment »

Yes, he owes child support, and he owes a lot. Can that child support judgment be collected? For many single mothers in Colorado or other states, the answer is yes, but it is going to take some work. Here are some suggestions for turning that debt into hard currency. …The first step in collecting a child support judgment is to calculate exactly how much is owed. Unlike other debts, a Colorado child support judgment currently accrues interest at 12%, compounded monthly - that’s right, monthly. However, the child support interest rate in Colorado has changed many times over the years.

Marriage, Family, and Divorce

Marital Agreements »

Pre or post marital agreements define the rights of each spouse in the event of divorce or death. Any couple with a marital agreement should have a will. Here is why.

Estate Planning in Colorado: Glossary of Terms

Conservatorship »

The following are general definitions. Any particular term may be defined differently by a particular statute, case law, or the definitions section of the document in question. Consult legal counsel before acting on any information contained in this website.