Mr. Gee is correct. I would add that in order to pass the title to someone's home after they pass away, you have to go through a probate and obtain...

How can I get custody of a teen that wants to stay with me

You could talk to the current guardian about appointing you as the permanent guardian instead. This is a complex process, however, and will not...

Does the personal representative in the state of CO have the authority of sell my car and distribute the cash to my heirs?

George, if you are talking about whether the PR has the authority to sell your car after the first spouse passes, then the answer is no. That...

I agree with my colleagues. A probate estate will have to be opened in order to properly transfer title of the home. Depending on what his or her...

The short answer is that you must always follow what is written in the document. Since your mother doesn't have capacity anymore, she cannot amend...

What will happen to the house mortgage when my father (widowed) passes away

I think you meant to say that your father has a "will" in place to leave you the house. A living will is a completely separate document that lets...

I agree with my colleagues. I would just add that I have seen problems where doctors and financial institutions would not accept a power of...

What is the best way to secure my money and child if anything happens to me and my spouse?

I agree that you should obtain a solid estate plan. Many attorneys will offer no-charge consultations to help answer some of your questions. I...

While I think an attorney would be able to help you in this matter, and should probably be consulted, most courts throughout Colorado have a...

What happens in Colorado when someone moves to become a guardian of incompetent adult

I'm sorry that you in this situation. In Colorado, a Guardian is a court-appointed person that manages the healthcare decisions of the individual....