On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Aug 14, 2019 | Probate & Estate Administration
If you die without a will in Colorado, or if the state deems your will invalid, your estate goes to the state, thereby rendering it “intestate.” If the state assumes control of your estate, it will distribute your assets and wealth in accordance with...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Jun 7, 2019 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration
When an individual drafts a will, they generally also appoint an executor, now known as a personal representative in Colorado, to administer their estate. If they fail to do so, or the selected one doesn’t or isn’t able to perform their duties, then a...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | May 24, 2019 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration
During the estate administration process, issues can crop up for a number of different reasons. In some cases, siblings simply can’t get along. In others, they think the will is a fraud or that it doesn’t accurately reflect what their parents would have...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Mar 28, 2019 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration
Do you think that your loved one wrote a will that does not accurately reflect their wishes? Perhaps you’re concerned about undue influence. It’s a valid concern, and you need to know what options you have.In general, undue influence is when a vulnerable...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Jan 4, 2019 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration
If a loved one passed away and you’re in line for an inheritance, it’s natural to wonder when you’ll get it. In fact, that’s one of the most common questions people have in this situation. You know that money is coming your way, but should you...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Bruce A. Danford, LLC | Nov 23, 2018 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration
When you hear about two heirs who get into a dispute over a will and have a life-long falling out after the fact, you probably assume that it’s about money. You wonder why people let financial gain get in the way of their relationships with their siblings.The...
