Estate Administration
What is estate administration?
Estate administration is the process of distributing your deceased loved one’s property and dealing with their debt according to their will or state law. Most of the time, you will go through the probate court process but under certain circumstances, you may bypass the court process.
Do I need a lawyer?
It depends. If your loved one died without a will, or intestate, you may want a lawyer to manage the process of distributing their estate according to Colorado state law. Similarly, if you are the personal representative named in your loved one’s will, you may want a lawyer to manage the court side of the process for you. However, if you are the beneficiary of a will and don’t have any reason to contest it, then you don’t need a lawyer.
Even if the estate administration seems straightforward, it can be very difficult in your time of grief. Don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation to discuss.
What if I need a trustee or am dealing with estate tax issues?
Bluebird Law does not currently handle the administration of irrevocable trusts or taxable estates (generally, estates worth more than $15 million for a single person and $30 million for a married couple).
But Shannon would be happy to speak to you and help you find another excellent lawyer who can help. Feel free to schedule a 20-minute consultation with Shannon to discuss.
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