Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado
brother's death
My brother recently comitted suicide. He lived with his girlfriend of 6 years. My mother is his legal guardian. Who has rights to his possessions? He had no will.
Asked on 9/24/07, 2:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Murillo
Pivotal Legal Ltd.
Re: brother's death
I am sorry for the loss.
If your brother died without a will, trust or mechanisms to avoid probate (such as joint tenancy, pay on death), then his assets will be distributed in probate under the intestacy statutes.
Unless the girlfriend claims rights as a common law spouse or other limited rights, she will not likely get anything under the statute.
Here is a brief article on steps to take after passing http://www.cobar.org/group/display.cfm?GenID=425. Contact an attorney if you have estate and probate questions.
Answered on 9/24/07, 6:59 pm
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