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.

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Conservator

The Conservator is a person designated by the probate court to oversee the assets of a protected person who, because of age, intellect or health, is incapable of managing his/her own affairs.

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Common Disaster Clause

A Common Disaster Clause is a clause in a will that specifies how property is to be distributed, in the event that all intended heirs die from the same accident.

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Community Property

In some states, the law requires that all assets obtained during marriage belong equally to both spouses, excluding gifts and inheritance given specifically to one spouse. Such assets are termed community property. However, Colorado is not a community property state.

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Codicil

A codicil is a written change, amendment, supplement or addition to a person’s will. It may modify, add to, subtract from, clarify, qualify, alter, or revoke provisions in a will. A codicil is executed with all the formalities of the will itself.

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Closely-Held Business

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.

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