Probate is the court-supervised process of transferring the assets of someone who has died to those persons who are entitled to the assets next. Intimidating? Yes, it can be. But, often it is just a matter of following some standard procedures and filing certain required forms. There are three ways to probate an estate in [...]
The time when parents begin living apart is one of the most stressful for children. Their worst fear is of losing a parent. They need both parents to stay actively involved in their lives at this time. Children will adjust better when their parents work together to make a smooth transition. With this in mind, [...]
What’s the Lawyers Role?No attorneys necessary. Yes, you read it right. Attorneys are not allowed to represent people in small claims court. There are specific rules in the law of Small Claims Court which set out who can initiate and defend against an action in that forum. The general rule is that any person may sue any other [...]
Is your tenant late on the rent? Has your landlord fixed that broken window yet? All your landlord and tenant questions are answered in the just-released fifth edition of the “Landlord Tenant Guide to Colorado Leases and Evictions.” This popular book contains all the information you need to understand residential leasing and eviction procedures in [...]
Top Reasons to Review Your Colorado Estate Planning DocumentsBy Marilyn W. McWilliams, Attorney
So, you have all of your estate planning documents completed and in a safe place and you have peace of mind. Good for you! How long has it been since you reviewed them? While it’s true that these documents don’t have an expiration date, a lot of things can happen that may affect the validity [...]
Top 4 Advantages of Small Claims CourtExcerpt from “Winning Big”
The Colorado General Assembly enacted legislation in 1976 creating a small claims division for each County Court in the state. The legislature did this because it was concerned that individuals, associations, and even small businesses frequently did not pursue valid small claims because of the expense of retaining legal counsel and the time and effort [...]
Is it Possible?A lot of people see our Friendly Divorce Guidebook and laugh. How could there be such a thing as a friendly divorce they ask? Well, there is and it’s becoming more common today than you might think. Divorce is an incredibly difficult time in a person’s life, but there are ways to get through it [...]
Following the tragic shootings at the movie theater in Aurora, CO, and at Sandy Hook Elementary, we have all been asking: How can we prevent acts of violence in malls, churches, schools and on university campuses? Once again, public officials and law enforcement officers are turning to mental health professionals for the answer to this [...]
Marijuana is Legal in ColoradoBy Candace Boyle
Colorado is now officially the second state to legalize marijuana use by anyone over 21. On Monday, December 10th, Governor Hickenlooper signed a proclamation making the use and possession of marijuana by adults 21 and older legal. Now what? • Possession may now be legal, but sales licenses for marijuana distribution won’t be available until [...]
As an attorney specializing in Colorado medical marijuana law, I receive daily phone calls about various aspects of the Colorado Amendment 20. Recently, I’ve been fielding a spate of calls from patients encountering unexpected police visits. The issue stems from complaints about plants being grown in public view. While this is clearly troubling, patients can [...]
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