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If you are going through the probate process based off of the assets, then the will absolutely will be going through probate. For more information about family law or divorce matters in Colorado, contact Miller & Steiert, PC today www.m-s-lawyers.com or 303-798-2525.

Does everybody have to go through probate? Meaning do all of our assets upon death need to go through the probate process? There are two major categories of assets that are going to be triggering the court process. The first one is real estate. If you own real estate individually, in your name alone, whether […]

It’s very important if you have minor children that we designate a guardian. For more information about family law or divorce matters in Colorado, contact Miller & Steiert, PC today www.m-s-lawyers.com or 303-798-2525.

Probate is a judicial process where a court is involved and the purpose of this Probate is to transfer assets from the deceased (the decedent), to the appropriate people who are living. For more information about family law or divorce matters in Colorado, contact Miller & Steiert, PC today www.m-s-lawyers.com or 303-798-2525.

There is a misconception out there that if you have a last will and testament that you do not have to go through probate. You’ve dictated in the will where you want you assets to go. That is not true. A will actually goes through that probate process. See the clip about probates and what […]

Another misconception in Estate Planning is that you don’t need to use an Estate planning attorney. I would almost always recommend that you at least talk to an estate planning attorney. For more information about family law or divorce matters in Colorado, contact Miller & Steiert, PC today www.m-s-lawyers.com or 303-798-2525.

The question is, “What is a power of attorney?” A power of attorney is typically a written document by which an individual, who is described as the principal, has the ability to delegate tasks to another person, who is generally called the agent. The document is typically in writing and the document is intended to […]

The question is, how do you prepare yourself and protect yourself if you find yourself in a dispute that is governed by a mandatory arbitration agreement? There are a number of ways that you can do that. Arbitration is a confidential proceeding that’s not going to be heard in a public courtroom. As such, there […]

A living will is a document that exists to direct who has decision-making authority. It’s vital in the estate planning process and helps to stave off issues before they arise by clarifying potential issues before they crop up. Watch as probate law attorney Walter Kelly discusses what a living will is and what the implications […]

Frequently in probate court, the need for a conservator, part of a conservatorship or a guardian as part of a guardianship, arises. It could be because the person that needs protection is a minor and can’t make those kinds of decisions, or they could be incapacitated because of health reasons or a related injury perhaps, […]