FAQs for Colorado Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Colorado unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Colorado?

In Colorado, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Colorado which can be a long process.

2. How long does Probate Take in Colorado?

The probate process in Colorado can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Colorado?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Colorado?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Colorado’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Adams County, CO
• Alamosa County, CO
• Arapahoe County, CO
• Baca County, CO
• Bent County, CO
• Boulder County, CO
• Chaffee County, CO
• Cheyenne County, CO
• Clear Creek County, CO
• Conejos County, CO
• Costilla County, CO
• Crowley County, CO
• Custer County, CO
• Delta County, CO
• Denver County, CO
• Dolores County, CO
• Douglas County, CO
• Eagle County, CO
• El Paso County, CO
• Elbert County, CO
• Fremont County, CO
• Garfield County, CO
• Gilpin County, CO
• Grand County, CO
• Gunnison County, CO
• Hinsdale County, CO
• Huerfano County, CO
• Jackson County, CO
• Jefferson County, CO
• Kiowa County, CO
• Kit Carson County, CO
• La Plata County, CO
• Lake County, CO
• Larimer County, CO
• Las Animas County, CO
• Lincoln County, CO
• Logan County, CO
• Mesa County, CO
• Mineral County, CO
• Moffat County, CO
• Montezuma County, CO
• Montrose County, CO
• Morgan County, CO
• Otero County, CO
• Ouray County, CO
• Park County, CO
• Phillips County, CO
• Pitkins County, CO
• Prowers County, CO
• Pueblo County, CO
• Rio Blanco County, CO
• Rio Grande County, CO
• Routt County, CO
• Saguache County, CO
• San Juan County, CO
• San Miguel County, CO
• Sedgwick County, CO
• Summit County, CO
• Teller County, CO
• Washington County, CO
• Weld County, CO
• Yuma County, CO

5. Does Colorado have an estate tax?

No, Colorado does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Colorado have an inheritance tax?

No, Colorado does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania