Blog Posts in October, 2011

Understanding Wills & Trusts

The process of probate takes place after the death of an individual and can go on for up to a year. No one wants their loved ones to go through this expensive and lengthy process and therefore people ...
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Trust a Probate Attorney, Not the Courts!

Last month, an audit of Colorado's probate courts uncovered shocking discoveries of the court's failure to lawfully enact the policies necessary to regulate laws regarding matters of probate, ...
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The Importance and Dangers of Appointing a Power of Attorney

Throughout the nation, there has been an increasing focus on the importance of looking into appointing a power of attorney (POA) as an essential cornerstone to estate planning. This simply means that ...
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How Do Missing Heirs Affect a Probate Case?

Probate, by nature, is not a simple process. The legal process of dividing assets per wills and state law is lengthy and can be considerably costly. In even the simplest of cases, this is a process ...
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Explaining Probate Law and How it Affects You

In 1990, Tom Carvel, the inventor of soft serve ice cream, passed away. With over 850 franchises throughout the nation, his empire was worth almost $80 million – a fact that his beneficiaries ...
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Avoiding Probate: Being Proactive in Estate Planning

Probate is a legal process that immediately begins upon the death of a family member or loved one. It is the process in which the property and assets are divided among the government, creditors and ...
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