Colorado allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Fremont County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Colorado are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Fremont County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Combined Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmCanon City, CO
Since 1959 · Serves 5 counties
Serves Fremont, Custer, Pueblo, Chaffee, and El Paso counties from Canon City, in practice since 1959. Handles formal and informal probate, small estate affidavits, will contests, creditor claims, and guardianships and conservatorships, and drafts wills, living and irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney. The initial consultation is a paid $120 meeting.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationConservatorshipand 7 more
- Office
- 831 Royal Gorge Blvd, Suite 329Canon City, CO 81212
Solo PracticeCanon City, CO
Serves 1 county
Serves Canon City and the surrounding Fremont County communities. Handles probate and estate administration, establishes, modifies, and terminates guardianships and conservatorships, and drafts wills, powers of attorney for health care and finances, and living wills, alongside family law. Attorney Jolene DeVries has more than 30 years in practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipFamily Law
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- 832 Macon AveCanon City, CO 81212
FirmColorado Springs, CO
Serves 5 counties
Serves El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, Park, and Fremont counties from Colorado Springs. Represents professional fiduciaries and family members serving as personal representatives, handles creditor claims, trust administration, conservatorships and guardianships, and litigates will contests and inheritance disputes. Formerly Patterson Weaver Law, LLC; offers free, confidential consultations.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 8 more
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- 5475 Tech Center Drive, Suite 210Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Solo PracticeSteamboat Springs, CO
Serves the whole state
Serves Colorado statewide from Steamboat Springs, including Northwest Colorado and the mountain resort communities. Handles probate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, and drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and gift plans. Offers a free initial consultation, including by telephone.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateConservatorshipand 5 more
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- 1041 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 220Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
FirmDenver, CO
Serves the whole state
Serves Colorado from offices in Denver and Edwards, and travels statewide to meet clients. Represents personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in estate and trust administration and probate litigation, and handles guardianships and conservatorships. Managing partner Marco D. Chayet is Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District. Consultations are free.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 6 more
- Office
- 650 S. Cherry St., Suite 710Denver, CO 80246
FirmArvada, CO
Since 1990 · Serves the whole state
Serves clients throughout Colorado from an Arvada office, including Sterling, Wray, Burlington, La Junta, and Ouray. A Probate and Trust Administration Department led by attorney Caroline Poole guides families through probate and trust settlement, alongside estate, business succession, elder law, and special needs planning. Founded in 1990; initial meetings are free.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 7 more
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- 6870 W 52nd Ave, Suite 103Arvada, CO 80002
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