Posts Tagged ‘Probate’

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

By Douglas A. Turner, Esq. • Jan 9th, 2008 • Category: Colorado Real Estate, Estate Planning & Colorado Probate

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.



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 [...]