Estate Planning and Probate Articles
Inheritance Law: The Slayer Statute
Occasionally, a beneficiary gets greedy and will try to get away with murder in order to inherit. Luckily, Colorado has an inheritance law, commonly known as the “Slayer Statute.” This law disinherits a beneficiary who is found guilty of murdering the decedent....
Estate Planning Mistake: No Estate Plan While Divorce is Pending
If you get a divorce, in most states your ex-spouse is automatically disinherited from your Will. Setting up an estate plan while divorce is pending could help protect your assets and your future. What if You Die before the Divorce is Final?! In that case, your...
Probate in Colorado – How Does it Work?
Probate is the court process that happens when someone has passed away. Each state has different requirements, so it's important to consider the laws for probate in Colorado. Understanding Probate in Colorado In Colorado, your estate gets pulled into probate if you...