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Probate in Colorado typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesC.R.S. § 15-10-602 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 30, 2026, plus court filing fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and any required surety bond. Attorney fees in Colorado are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The Colorado probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
Colorado allows "independent administration" (sometimes called unsupervised or informal probate), which lets the executor handle most estate decisions without ongoing court approval. The executor still files the will, inventories assets, and reports to the court, but doesn't need a hearing for routine actions like paying bills or selling assets. Independent administration typically saves both time and attorney fees compared to supervised probate.
Estate planning attorneys in Colorado average $348 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,044–$2,088 for a simple individual will and $3,390–$5,085 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.
Colorado allows estates under $88,000 to use a simplified Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit procedure, which is a form rather than a court case and typically doesn't require an attorney. For larger estates, formal probate is involved enough that retaining counsel is usually practical — the procedural work is what they're there for. Use the Colorado probate calculator to estimate the costs.
In Colorado, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.
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94 firms
Del Norte solo practitioner serving the San Luis Valley with estate planning, wills, probate, real estate, quiet title, and civil litigation services. Provides Rio Grande County coverage in the SLV region.
Location
620 Grand AvenueDel Norte, CO 81132
Phone
(719) 657-1919
Service Area
6 counties
Longmont and Northglenn firm where attorney Jeff Althaus limits his work to estate planning and probate for Boulder, Adams, and Weld county families. Drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney and walks personal representatives through Colorado probate. Initial estate planning consultations are free; probate consultations are a flat rate.
Location
700 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite 113Longmont, CO 80501
Phone
(720) 526-6520
Service Area
4 counties
Specializes in wills, trusts, estate planning, estate administration, and probate, serving Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins in Northern Colorado.
Location
713 Sandpiper Pt, Fort Collins, CO 80525Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone
(970) 223-5913
Established
2005
Service Area
2 counties
Fort Collins probate attorneys who help individuals and families navigate probate efficiently, resolve disputes, and ensure that estate administration is handled correctly. Statewide service.
Location
343 W Drake Road, Suite 270Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone
(970) 893-8857
Established
2021
Service Area
11 counties
Glenwood Springs firm founded in 1953 serving the I-70 mountain corridor and Roaring Fork Valley, with offices in Aspen, Basalt, Buena Vista, and Lamar. Drafts wills, trusts, and living wills and supports families through probate and intestacy proceedings alongside its water, real estate, and corporate work.
Location
818 Colorado Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone
(970) 945-6546
Established
1953
Service Area
4 counties
Pueblo firm practicing for over 85 years, handling estate planning and probate for Pueblo County alongside business, real estate, and elder law. Drafts self-proving wills and trusts and represents personal representatives in Colorado probate court.
Location
115 E. Riverwalk, Suite 400, Pueblo, CO 81003Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone
(719) 544-5086
Established
1938
Service Area
1 county
Colorado Springs estate planning attorney with over 27 years of experience, focusing exclusively on estate planning and counseling families through complex legal matters.
Location
660 Southpointe Court, Suite 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80906Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone
(719) 291-2598
Service Area
1 county
Hayden-based solo estate planning and probate practice serving Northwest Colorado, including Craig and Steamboat Springs, with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, guardianship, and probate guidance.
Location
123 W. Jefferson Ave.Hayden, CO 81639
Phone
(970) 276-8036
Established
1995
Service Area
5 counties
Castle Rock solo practice where attorney Nicholas Bjorklund drafts wills and trusts and guides Douglas County families through probate, also handling asset protection, business planning, and LLC formation. Serves the Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder areas and opens each matter with a complimentary consultation.
Location
140 S Wilcox St, Ste BCastle Rock, CO 80104
Phone
(720) 713-7093
Service Area
1 county
Englewood firm (formerly BJF Law) serving the south Denver metro on probate, trust administration, and estate and trust litigation, plus simple and complex estate plans. Nationally known for special needs trusts and the public-benefit and tax issues that arise in personal injury settlements, including Medicaid liens and Medicare set-asides.
Location
7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 1100Englewood, CO 80111
Phone
(720) 200-4025
Service Area
3 counties