Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Colorado

Is it a requirement for all wills to be probated. What are the reasons for probate. Why have a will if it goes to probate


Asked on 3/22/10, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bernard Greenberg KOKISH & GOLDMANIS, P.C.

Probate is necessary if there are probate assets in an estate. You have a Will so you can direct what happens instead of your State.

Probate is an important and beneficial legal process to change title of property. However, it is an optional system and you can plan to keep assets out of probate if you choose. This planning should only be undertaken with the guidance of a qualified estate planning attorney.

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Answered on 3/29/10, 6:25 am


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