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Understanding The Colorado Probate Process The probate process is one that very few people spend time thinking about until they find themselves in a position where they have to figure out how to deal with the estate of a loved one. For many, their first-time involvement with the probate system highlights the turmoil that can be left behind without proper planning. Most opt to consult one of the Colorado probate attorneys in Lafayette, CO, for sound advice in navigating this area of the law. Probate is the term for the legal process used to en sure a deceased person’s assets go to the correct people (either according to the terms of a will or Colorado intestacy laws). Please be aware that if you do not have a will, then state defaults decide everything. Who Is Responsible For The Administration? In most cases, a will answers this question by listing a named Personal Representative (PR). For cases where the loved one left no will (intestate estates), the court will appoint someone....