Guiding You Through Estate Administration
At Chayet & Danzo, LLC, our estate administration lawyers offer trusted guidance for personal representatives, beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and creditors across Colorado. We understand how difficult it is to address estate-related considerations after the loss of a loved one. Our Denver-based attorneys approach each case with sensitivity as we help manage the concluding matters of your loved one’s estate. Our team is well-versed in the intricacies of estate law, including probate, estate planning, wills and trusts, estate taxes, real estate and additional relevant aspects of estate administration.
Your Responsibilities As A Personal Representative
Personal representatives are responsible for handling the deceased’s estate in accordance with their estate plan and Colorado law. They are typically nominated in a will during the estate planning process. If there is no will, the probate court will appoint a personal representative.
Serving as a personal representative is a significant responsibility that comes with many legal obligations. Our attorneys can help you fulfill those responsibilities, including:
- Navigating the probate process
- Collecting and inventorying the decedent’s assets
- Paying debts and taxes
- Distributing the assets to the named beneficiaries
We also represent people who have a conflict with personal representatives. If you believe the personal representative is breaching their duties, we can help you bring an action against the personal representative.
Skilled Representation In Estate Litigation
Our attorneys are equipped to manage any legal disputes that may surface during estate administration and probate processes, such as:
- Challenges to the validity of the will
- Creditor claims against the estate
- Actions for breach of fiduciary duty involving personal representatives, trustees and other individuals with fiduciary obligations
- Trust-related litigation
We are skilled at resolving disputes through negotiation and trial, if necessary.
Contact Our Estate Administration Law Firm Today
Contact one of our Denver estate administration lawyers at 303-872-5980 to discuss how we can help you with estate administration. We offer free initial consultations. We have an additional office in Edwards and can travel to meet you if needed.