Posts Tagged ‘colorado denver probate’

Beneficiary Deeds & Timeshares: A Perfect Fit?

By Douglas A. Turner, Esq. • Apr 14th, 2007 • Category: Estate Planning & Colorado Probate, Features

Ancillary Probate Can Cause Thousands
If a person dies owning real estate outside of their state of domicile, their heirs may needlessly pay thousands in ancillary probate expense. The expense of ancillary probate can be avoided by using a beneficiary deed, a trust or a company.
Colorado probate is a legal process by which title to [...]



Collecting A Debt From A Colorado Probate Estate

By Douglas A. Turner, Esq. • Apr 13th, 2007 • Category: Estate Planning & Colorado Probate

Collecting a Debt from a Deceased: What Happens to A Person’s Debt When He Dies?
The death of a friend or working acquaintance is always a traumatic experience. However, if you are owed money, along with the sympathy card, send a written request for payment of any debts. Address that request to the personal representative of [...]



Probate: Exempt Property & Family Allowance

By Douglas A. Turner, Esq. • Apr 13th, 2007 • Category: Estate Planning & Colorado Probate

Today I am going to write about something mundane and boring – unless of course you find yourself in this situation. In that case, it could net you about $30,000.00+. The topic is the exempt property allowance and family allowance.
The Exempt Property Allowance and the Family Allowance
When a person dies and a probate proceeding is [...]