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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“You can rest assured that once you place your confidence in Mr. Gaddis, you will be handled with the highest degree of professionalism, courtesy, and satisfaction.”- Wendell & Carla P.
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“Derry Adams was kind, caring, and compassionate every step of the way. She ensured that she kept us informed of the process and any developments or issues.”- Anonymous
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“Mr. Gaddis is personable, ethical, and efficient. He has been my family’s attorney for many years and I would recommend him to anyone.”- Thomas
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“I was injured in a car accident by a negligent driver. Tom Herd handled my personal injury claim and I was very happy with his work.”- Jeffrey
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You are a kind, caring and respectful lawyer. You put your clients first and make suggestions for their best interest.- Joyce
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“Derry Adams, your belief in not over-planning is spot on. We enjoyed working with you.”- Mike
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“I do not doubt that without Gary Craw's assistance I would still be embroiled in legal turmoil. I recommend him without reservation.”- Dienna
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Thank you for decades of service - both business and personal.- Michael