While a professionally drafted will is ideal, Colorado law recognizes the validity of handwritten wills, also called holographic wills, provided they meet certain requirements. A last will and testament is an important document for just about anyone in Colorado. If you do not have a valid will, the state – not you – … Continue reading
Making a will allows you to specify who will receive your assets after you die. It takes effect only after you die, at which point the will must go through probate, where a court oversees the process of distributing your assets. Estate planning includes the process of making a will, but a comprehensive … Continue reading
The trust battle between factions of the Murdoch family is a reminder of how important it is to have a comprehensive succession and estate plan in place to avoid family trust disputes. Succession planning for wealthy families often involves the creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts to manage the family’s assets. However, a … Continue reading
If you cannot make your court date in a criminal case in Colorado, you could face serious consequences, including legal penalties for skipping court if you don’t take proactive steps to remedy the situation. Additionally, missing a court date can harm your chances of receiving a more lenient sentence or favorable plea agreement. … Continue reading
Polygraph examinations, often called lie detector tests, are controversial in Colorado court cases because some legal authorities and scientists disagree on their reliability. The controversy is partly why polygraph evidence rules in Colorado are so strict. While the result of a polygraph – the examiner’s conclusion about whether you passed or failed – … Continue reading
A misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in Colorado will stay on your criminal record permanently if you were an adult at the time of the criminal offense. Even DUI charges will remain on your record indefinitely unless you take specific legal action to remove them. While the conviction might fade from … Continue reading
When the police arrest you on suspicion of a crime in Colorado, you may wonder about your legal rights after an arrest. In this article, we explain what to do if arrested. What Are My Basic Rights If I’m Arrested in Colorado? Suspects arrested for crimes in Colorado have several fundamental rights that … Continue reading
Someone who believes they have suffered an assault may later decide that they no longer want to press charges against the alleged assailant, either because they have reconciled with that person, the person has apologized and shown remorse for their behavior, or the purported victim regrets their role in the events leading up … Continue reading
If you are convicted as an adult of driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, the arrest and conviction will stay on your criminal record permanently. That means the DUI will show up in background checks, which could affect future employment opportunities and lead to harsher penalties if you are convicted of a … Continue reading
Finding a job, housing, and educational opportunities can be highly daunting when you have a felony arrest, indictment, or conviction on your record. However, you may be eligible for a Colorado felony expungement or felony record sealing that would keep that information from appearing in a background check. This article highlights the felony … Continue reading