The short answer to this question is: YES. If that were the end of the story, then this would, again, be the shortest blog I have ever written. But, alas, again this is not the whole story. I have previously discussed what a beneficiary deed is and why you may want one, but we will focus on the avoiding probate aspect of a beneficiary deed in … [Read more...]
How Do I Leave My Car to My Family After I Die?
I have several clients who restore old cars, usually classic cars, and then either keep them, or sell them to other collectors. They often want to leave the car to their family and ask me, “How do I leave my car to my family after I die?” These really are some neat cars, so I understand wanting to keep the cars in the family. I have seen some … [Read more...]
What Is a Beneficiary’s Deed & Why Might You Want One
I talk with a lot of people who want to avoid probate, so they ask me about their options to avoid probate and want to know what is available. One of the options that comes up is a beneficiary’s deed. A beneficiary’s deed may also be called a “transfer on death deed,” but in Colorado the proper term is a beneficiary’s deed. Not all states allow … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Your Estate Plan After You Die
Many of the topics I have covered on my blog have to do with what happens if someone dies without a plan, or how not having a plan can be problematic. I spend a lot of time encouraging people to set up a plan, so that they can have their affairs in order. This blog post will be devoted to what happens when you have a plan in place. The timeline … [Read more...]