by Axis Law Group | Jul 15, 2023 | Probate
When opening a probate in Colorado, the court will ask you to file the probate under testate or intestate, and formal or informal. Think of these as sub-categories to the overall probate. It is a way for the probate court to know what documents should be filed and how... 
by Axis Law Group | Jun 7, 2023 | Probate
A lot of people like to Google “do I need to open a probate” and in Colorado, the simple Google answer is “yes.” However, probate is not always required. What is Probate? First things first, what is probate? Probate is the court process that happens when someone... 
by Axis Law Group | Apr 26, 2023 | Powers of Attorney, Probate, Wills
Before we get into the nitty gritty, a “Personal Representative” is the person appointed in a Will. A Will by itself does not avoid probate; that time consuming and expensive court process that is discussed here: A Will is typically used as an instruction sheet for... 
by Nicole D'Arpa | Mar 17, 2023 | Probate
What is Probate? Probate is a legal term that encompasses the court process that happens when someone dies. Probate is used to appoint the Personal Representative, pay creditors, and distribute assets either according to the decedent’s Will or Colorado’s intestacy... 
by Axis Law Group | Feb 17, 2023 | Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Trusts
Incapacity is a term used if you are still alive, but a doctor finds you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. You can be deemed incapacitated for a variety of reasons but the most common examples are brain aneurysm, coma, or dementia. How Incapacity is... 
by Axis Law Group | Jan 19, 2023 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Laws, Probate, Wills
In Colorado, individuals may execute a Living Will. A Living Will, also referred to as an Advanced Directive or a Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment, is not a Will at all. Why You Need a Living Will for Important Medical Decisions A Living Will is an...