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Chapter 149 of the Colorado Revised Statutes introduces House Bill 08-1153, which focuses on the oversight of fiduciaries under the Colorado Probate Code. It establishes court powers related to fiduciary oversight, including investigation, emergency actions, and procedures for removal or sanctions against fiduciaries. The bill outlines definitions, court jurisdiction, and the responsibilities of fiduciaries in managing estates, guardianships, and trusts. It emphasizes the need for timely administration and accountability of fiduciaries to protect the interests of wards and beneficiaries.

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What is the fiduciary law in Colorado?

(2) Fiduciary includes a trustee under any trust, expressed, implied, resulting, or constructive, executor, administrator, personal representative, guardian, conservator, curator, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, assignee for the benefit of creditors, partner, agent, officer of a Colorado Revised Statutes 2023

Do all estates have to go through probate in Colorado?

All wills and intestate estates must be probated, but the degrees of court involvement and complexity range from simple and inexpensive to complicated and costly.

What triggers probate in Colorado?

Assets that are owned in joint tenancy, such as real property or a bank account, or assets that have a beneficiary designation like a life insurance policy or IRA, pass to the beneficiaries by operation of law, and are not subject to the provisions in the will or the probate process.

Is Colorado a uniform trust code state?

Under current law, the administration of trusts is generally governed by certain provisions within the probate code. The act repeals many of these provisions and creates a new Colorado uniform trust code (code) outside the probate code to address trust administration.

How do you avoid probate in Colorado?

In Colorado, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you ownreal estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (its similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a successor trustee).

How much does an estate have to be worth to go to probate in Colorado?

A formal probate is required for several reasons, including when a will is contested, unclear, invalid, or when there are apparent or actual significant challenges (i.e., identifying heirs, property title disputes) in administration.

What rights do trust beneficiaries have in Colorado?

In Colorado, beneficiaries have the right to receive information about the estate, review the will, be treated fairly and equally, and have estate matters handled efficiently and promptly.

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