Guides on Colorado elder law including probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate administration. Understand your options for protecting loved ones who need assistance.
One of the most common concerns for individuals considering serving as a conservator is whether they will be held personally liable for the protected person's debts. Understanding the scope of conservator liability is essential for anyone taking on this important fiduciary role.
Continue Reading →When a person dies without a valid will, they are said to have died "intestate." In Colorado, intestate succession laws determine how the deceased person's estate will be distributed.
Continue Reading →A conservatorship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints a responsible person (called a conservator) to manage the financial affairs and property of someone who is unable to do so themselves.
Continue Reading →Legal guardianship is a court-established relationship in which one person (the guardian) is given the legal authority and responsibility to care for another person (the ward) who cannot care for themselves.
Continue Reading →A personal representative, sometimes called an executor or administrator, is the person appointed to manage and settle a deceased person's estate. In Colorado, this role carries significant legal responsibilities and fiduciary duties that must be fulfilled according to state law.
Continue Reading →Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate is properly distributed to heirs and beneficiaries and any debt owed to creditors is paid off.
Continue Reading →Guardianship is a significant legal step that removes some or all of an individual's decision-making rights and transfers them to another person. Because of its impact on personal autonomy, guardianship should only be pursued when truly necessary.
Continue Reading →When someone needs a guardian to make decisions on their behalf, choosing the right person is crucial. Colorado law establishes specific qualifications and considers various factors when determining who should serve as a guardian.
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