Colorado law
Estate Planning Laws in Colorado.
Colorado estate-planning and probate work is governed primarily by the Colorado Probate Code at Title 15 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, including the Colorado Uniform Trust Code. Core issues include wills, intestate succession, trust administration, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and probate through the Colorado district courts.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Key Colorado Statutes
Title 15 governs wills, intestate succession, probate administration, and related fiduciary rules, largely drawn from the Uniform Probate Code.
Colorado’s Uniform Trust Code governs creation, modification, administration, and termination of trusts, including trustee duties and beneficiary rights.
Colorado’s power-of-attorney framework governs durable powers for financial and property decisions.
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