If I add my kids to our rental properties titles as JTWROS now, will that help them avoid inheritance taxes/issues after we pass

Simply adding names to property titles is not generally the best way to pass property on after you have died. Every situation is different, but...

Who receives the inheritance?

The answer depends on the exact wording of the will. Is the ex-spouse merely identified by name, or is it clear that the person is being included...

Probate?

First you need to check if you are still appointed as PR, i.e., whether the Court ever closed the probate case. If it is open you can move forward...

How can I make the following change to our will?

It would be important for you to consult with your own attorney, separate from your wife. Your estate planning options may be partially...

How do i protect my house now that my wife has passed.

My condolences to you on losing your wife. You probably do not need a probate proceeding to become the sole owner of your home, because spouses...

My husband died unexpectedly, what do I do next.

Unless your husband left a beneficiary deed recorded on your home, you will need to have a probate case opened at court in order to transfer...

There is a presumption of delivery of a deed when the deed is recorded. It may be recorded already. Go to your county Clerk and Recorder's...

How do I create a simple will with guardianship? Some info says we only need it notarized in CO?

The nomination of a guardian to assume custody of minors need not be made in a will. It can be done in a simple document without witnesses. A...

Whenever you have a blended family it is critical to have your estate planning documents not only contemplated, but signed! Usually this means a...

What to do with settlement check ?

If the amount involved is $66,000 or more, you definitely need to open a probate in order to have the authority to deposit the check in an estate...