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Chapman Law’s Articles & Insights library provides practical guidance on Colorado estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, fiduciary roles, and related legal issues. These articles are designed to help families better understand their options, avoid common mistakes, and make more informed planning decisions.
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Your Will Can’t Unlock Your Phone: Digital Estate Planning in Colorado
Most estate plans still live on paper. Most of daily life does not. Bank statements arrive by email. Family photos sit in the cloud. Bills renew automatically. A phone receives the two-factor code needed to
- August 25, 2026 | Blog, Estate Planning
Do I Need a Trust, or Is a Will Enough?
One of the most common estate planning questions we hear is also one of the hardest to answer with a quick online search: Do I need a trust in Colorado, or is a will enough?
- May 26, 2026 | Blog, Estate Planning, Probate
Does Your Estate Plan Still Fit Your Life? 7 Times Colorado Families Should Review It
A lot of people feel relieved once they finally sign their estate planning documents. That part makes sense. The binder is on the shelf, the signatures are done, and it feels like one more important
- May 18, 2026 | Blog, Estate Planning, Planning
When Do You Need to Open a Probate Case in Colorado?
As an estate planning attorney in Colorado, I’m often asked whether a probate case is necessary when someone passes away. The answer depends on the size of the estate and how the assets are titled.
Trusts vs. Wills: Navigating Estate Planning with Confidence
Estate planning might not be the most thrilling topic to ponder, but it’s an essential part of ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you’re gone. The two most common tools for
- June 14, 2024 | Blog, Estate Planning, Planning, Probate
Understanding Colorado’s Elective Share: Protecting Spouses in Probate Matters
In the complex world of estate planning and probate, one critical aspect that warrants close attention for married Coloradans is the concept of the elective share or spousal share. This provision, outlined in Colorado’s statutes
- March 29, 2024 | Blog, Estate Planning, Planning, Probate
Helpful Legal Research Resources
These public resources may be helpful for readers who want to learn more about Colorado estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, and related legal topics.
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Colorado Judicial Branch: Trusts, Estates and Wills
Official Colorado court resources related to trusts, estates, wills, and probate matters. -
Colorado Judicial Branch: General Probate Information
Public information from the Colorado courts about probate procedures and estate administration. -
Colorado General Assembly: Colorado Revised Statutes
Access to Colorado statutes, including laws related to probate, trusts, fiduciaries, and estates. -
IRS: Estate and Gift Taxes
Federal estate and gift tax information from the Internal Revenue Service.
These links are provided for general educational convenience only and are not a substitute for legal advice.
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