How Hard is the Colorado Bar Exam?
To become a licensed lawyer in the state of Colorado, students must pass the Colorado Bar Exam. This is a very intensive and difficult…
August 12, 2018
Read PostProbate Horror Story #16: Feuds with Stepmothers
Welcome to the 16th in a series of Probate Horror Stories, courtesy of The Brown Law Firm, LLC. Last month our topic covered the…
July 29, 2018
Read PostHow Does a Will Become Operative?
People make wills to ensure that their estate (large or small) is passed on to family members, friends, charitable organizations and others they care…
July 22, 2018
Is a Self-Made Will Legal if it is Notarized?
According to the National Notary Association (NNA), notarization is “the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is…
July 15, 2018
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
A revocable living trust allows you to specify in writing how you want your assets distributed after your death. It also allows you…
July 8, 2018
Probate Horror Story #15: Blended Families
Welcome to the 15th in a series of Probate Horror Stories, courtesy of The Brown Law Firm, LLC. Last month our topic covered how…
June 24, 2018
When Should I Apply for Limited Conservatorship?
Conservatorship is granted to an individual to help protect an incapacitated person’s financial affairs and estate. Limited conservatorship is a legal appointment that protects…
June 17, 2018
Is a Handwritten Will Legal?
A handwritten will is also called a holographic will. Handwritten wills are legal in Colorado but there are a few requirements: It must be…
June 10, 2018
Types of Business Entities
The entrepreneurial spirit lives in some people. From humble beginnings running a lemonade stand or lawn mowing service, the feeling of receiving payment for…
June 3, 2018
Do You Have to Go Through Probate if You Have a Will?
If you have written a will, either on your own or through an attorney, you may think that your surviving family will be spared…
May 27, 2018