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Common Reasons for Estate Planning Disputes in Colorado
An estate plan protects your assets, your wishes, and the loved ones who'd otherwise inherit the burden. Here are some of the key reasons to build one.
You want to direct where your assets go instead of leaving them to Colorado's intestacy rules
Parents of minors or special needs adults want to name guardians in writing
A homeowner wants heirs to avoid the time and cost of probate
You want your medical wishes on record before a health crisis makes it urgent
How Our Colorado Estate Planning Attorneys Can Help You
An estate plan is a set of decisions, not a stack of forms. Our attorneys walk you through each one and put it in writing correctly.
Draft wills that meet Colorado's execution requirements and hold up when they matter
Establish the appropriate trusts to control asset distribution and avoid probate
Prepare living wills and advance medical directives that document your healthcare wishes
Set up powers of attorney for financial and medical decision-making
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Yes, you can write your own will in Colorado. However, to ensure its legal validity, you must meet specific requirements. The will must be in writing, signed by you, and either witnessed by two people or acknowledged by a notary public. The Colorado Uniform Wills Act outlines formalities for electronic wills as well, which have similar requirements.
A will in Colorado can be invalidated for lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, improper execution, or a failure to comply with statutory requirements.
To avoid probate in Colorado, you can transfer assets through insurance policies or a revocable trust. Regularly updating beneficiary designations can also help to ensure your wishes are fulfilled and alleviate the need for probate.
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