Probate Lawyer in Colorado Springs
Partner With Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. At This Critical Time
Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult. It is often a time marked by enormous emotional strain. In the midst of your grief, having to deal with funeral arrangements and family dynamics can seem overwhelming. Throw into that mix the prospect of “probate,” a word that still invokes fear in a lot of people, and it might just be too much to handle. But you don’t have to bear the burden alone.
During this difficult time, you can turn to Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C. We have handled numerous probate cases over the decades. Larry R. Gaddis, Esq., and his paralegal Angelika M. Bush, CP, are an experienced team when it comes to dealing with a decedent’s estate. Through years of acquired knowledge and experience in probate law and its changes, they can guide you in what to do from the time when someone dies all the way through handling and completing estate administration.
You don’t have to face this difficult time alone. Contact our firm today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our compassionate Colorado Springs probate lawyers.
Understanding Probate
Probate is a court-supervised procedure for validating a will (if there is one), paying debts and distributing the property of a deceased person. Even if there is no will, the decedent’s estate might still need to be probated to transfer the estate’s assets. Probate laws vary from state to state. Fortunately, probate in Colorado follows the Unified Probate Code and allows for simplified procedures compared with the systems that are still in place in many other states.
Probate, however, is not the only way to deal with a decedent’s estate. The estate might also qualify for a small estate proceeding, which is appropriate when the assets are less than $64,000 and no real estate is involved. If the decedent had a trust, it might also be possible to avoid probate. It is also possible to structure the ownership of various assets to avoid probate as well.
We are here to assist you with any probate questions you might have and would be happy to sit down with you to address your questions. Call our office at (719) 625-3310 today.
Providing Unparalleled Customer Service
Our past clients say it best! Hear what they have to say about working with our firm.
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“As I look back on all that has transpired since Tom Herd represented me I am amazed at how far I've come. That was such a difficult time in my life with so many unknowns. I was able to carve out a solid life for myself. I couldn't have done it without you”- N. Ruminski
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“Gary Craw is a highly knowledgeable attorney that treats you like a person, not a case. Look no further you've found the best.”- Angelo
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“Very polite, courteous, and professional! Would highly recommend Tom Herd to friends and family.”- Teresta
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“Tom Herd is sharp, has incredible insight, is an effective communicator, and you will feel like you have a very knowledgeable friend helping you and representing you full circle.”- Barb
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Rare to find someone as knowledgeable as you are in their field.- Hardy
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“Although the case seemed never-ending, Gary Craw always kept me informed in every aspect of the case. I was told that Malpractice Lawsuits are the hardest to win, but I never gave up and neither did Gary. Justice did prevail and we WON our Medical Malpract”- Anonymous
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Thank you for decades of service - both business and personal.- Michael
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“Derry Adams and her assistant Lizzy kept me informed about developments on my case from beginning to end.”- Teri