In regards to a collection agency calling, Can they ask about POD accounts or beneficiary accounts to collect on an estate?
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Answered on February 12, 2021
In a word, no. I suggest returning any bill sent to the deceased or the deceased's "estate" be "returned to sender, deceased, no estate." If a...
My mother passed away and left me her house in her will how do I transfer the deed to my name
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Answered on February 03, 2021
You should check online or with a title company to determine whether your mother recorded a beneficiary deed in the county clerk and recorder's...
My father passed away last month, he didn't leave a will. What are his adult children's rights?
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Answered on January 23, 2021
I am sorry to hear of your loss. The first question to ask for each asset of your father's is whether the asset was co-owned. If real estate is...
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Do I legally have to post a notice?
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Answered on January 20, 2021
If your mother passed away less than a year ago and you have a probate open, you are required to publish the creditor's notice, providing at least...
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Can I be forced to sell my property if I owe a credit card debt?
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Answered on January 18, 2021
A creditor that holds a judgment against you in Colorado can record a transcript of judgment in the county in which you own real estate, without...
DOES THE PRINCIPAL NEED TO BE PRESENT IN THE SIGNING OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENT ?
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Answered on January 15, 2021
Your husband, the principal, must sign the document in front of a notary. You are the "agent". You need not be present when the power of attorney...
Probate Question
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Answered on January 09, 2021
I note that the $150,000 elective share that is exclusively for the surviving spouse is indexed for inflation. For 2020 the amount is $175,000 (I...
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How can I cash a check for a deceased person if the estate account and there personal bank account hasbeen closed, and Iam the ?
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Answered on December 08, 2020
You will need to re-open the estate, which isn't difficult. The Colorado Courts website, in its will/trust/probate forms section, should have a...
Can I shred documents relating to a revocable trust that has been revoked and which never held titled property?
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Answered on November 19, 2020
Shred away! The first trust no longer existed and never did anything. Keeping it will confuse people.
Credit Union refusing to accept proper Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit
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Answered on November 05, 2020
The Credit Union should accept your request. But if the only issues was the currency of the affidavit form, I suggest that you go ahead and...