The short answers: Don't worry about debts; they need not be paid in a small estate. No need to obtain credit reports unless you think they will...

You should use the MT small estate form/procedure because the decedent lived there. Debts owed at the decedent's death need not be paid unless...

If the will has an alternate executor identified, that person has priority to run the estate. If the will doesn't list anyone else, a person who...

Adding on to Mr. Adkins's good answer, CO does have common law marriage, but from your description I doubt you are common law married. ...

You have $500 to distribute. I wouldn't fuss over validation. You hadn't disallowed the claims. My opinion is to pay them pro rata with the...

If your mother had not recorded a beneficiary deed for the property with the clerk and recorder in your county, the only way to move ownership from...

Unless the decedent had a joint co-owner or recorded a beneficiary deed before death, you'll need to open a probate to transfer any real estate in...

You would benefit from a consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer. Depending on the rest of your financial situation, bankruptcy could be a simple...

My condolences to you for your loss. 1. By law, a decedent's original will must be turned into the district court of the county she lived in for...

Fortunately most bankruptcy attorneys like myself provide free consultations. I can only suggest you obtain one to review your case. A good...