In addition to my colleague's helpful answers, I would note that if you have purchased real estate in Colorado that you may wish to consider basic...

My wife passed and I am not on the deed of the house. The house was willed to me and the mortgage company isn't helping.

Also, you will likely be required to refinance the mortgage if you are not already on the mortgage and/or promissory note.

How do I get power of attorney to sell vehicle?

You should be able to transfer the title into your name by completing a Small Estate Affidavit at DMV. Then you can sell the car from your name. ...

Is it possible to file bankruptcy with my ex-spouse's home still in my name?

You shouldn't have any issue filing bankruptcy. You don't own the home anymore, and can discharge your liabilty for the mortgage. I strongly...

Can I get a Colorado debt collection lawyer to obtain a debt owed to me from my ex who resides there if I am in Illinois?

A judgment from outside Colorado can be domesticated in Colorado through a fairly simple procedure. Once domesticated, the Colorado system for...

Garnishment question

For anyone making more than 30 times the minimum hourly wage per week, a general debt collector can garnish 25% of your pay (net of mandatory...

Will the statute of limitations start over if I ask the creditor to verify the debt with original documentation?

Requesting verification alone is not an admission of any amount of debt. You would have a problem if you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in...

Do I need to set up an estate to cash my deceased husband's business checks?

I agree with Mr. Haber, it is important to know whether there is a separate business entity, or whether your husband was a sole proprietor using...

Can I keep my car in bankruptcy?

As stated above, the exemption is $7,500 (or higher if you are disabled). That assumes that you have lived in Colorado the last two years...

Estate Planning

It wouldn't hurt for the friend to contact the charity's planned giving for ideas. However, a trust need not be expensive, depending on the goals...