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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- Paulette
Your staff and you were respectful and accommodating every time I called or visited the office.
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“Larry Gaddis is a warm, personable, and helpful professional.”- Charlie
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I have been very pleased every time I have had services from Larry Gaddis. He is not intimidating as some can be – his personality is great and gives great service.- Carol
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“Larry Gaddis did a great job. I had confidence in his knowledge and guidance and appreciated him working with me on a short time schedule.”- Jan
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“Larry Gaddis provided estate planning and settlement assistance that saved the estate and significantly reduced the amount of federal and state estate taxes that were due.”- Anonymous
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“Very polite, courteous, and professional! Would highly recommend Tom Herd to friends and family.”- Teresta
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We have always appreciated the judgment and good humor of Larry Gaddis. We will continue to seek both in the future.- John and Jo
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Larry Gaddis is positive, has a warm personality, is thorough, gives understandable explanations, and has an efficient work style.- Donald