Colorado Estate Planning

If you’re making an estate plan in Colorado, start here. Learn how to make a will, trust, and power of attorney (POA) that are valid in your state, or get more information about estate planning and funeral laws specific to Colorado.

Wills & Trusts

Wills & Trusts

Making a Will in Colorado Find out how to make a will to protect you and your family in Colorado. Make a Living Trust in Colorado Learn how to make a living trust in Colorado.

Intestate Succession in Colorado If you die without a will in Colorado, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.

Colorado Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in Colorado.

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Powers of Attorney & Living Wills

Powers of Attorney & Living Wills

Colorado Power of Attorney Laws A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Colorado.

Colorado's End-of-Life Options Act Colorado enacted a death with dignity law, called the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act, that allows terminally ill patients who meet certain requirements to request life-ending medication.

Probate in Colorado

Probate in Colorado

Avoiding Probate in Colorado Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person's assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing.

Probate Shortcuts in Colorado Colorado offers some probate shortcuts for "small estates." These procedures make it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Organ Donation and Final Arrangements

Organ Donation and Final Arrangements

Burial & Cremation Laws in Colorado Colorado has numerous laws affecting burial and cremation. Here are the most important laws you should know about.

Colorado Home Funeral Laws Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Colorado.

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