Colorado allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Otero 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 an Otero 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.
Solo PracticeLa Junta, CO
Serves 4 counties
Serves Southeastern Colorado from La Junta, including Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, Fowler, Pueblo, Boone, Lamar, and Bent and Otero counties. Handles probate alongside real estate, family law, criminal defense, and business entity matters. Philip Palmer is a former Deputy District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawCriminal Defenseand 2 more
- Office
- 313 W. 3rd St., Suite 201La Junta, CO 81050
Solo PracticeTrinidad, CO
Serves 4 counties
Serves Trinidad and surrounding areas, including La Junta, Pueblo, and Walsenburg. Prepares wills, living wills, and general durable powers of attorney. Les Downs has practiced for over three decades, including eighteen years as a Colorado State Public Defender, and serves as City Attorney of Trinidad.
PracticesEstate PlanningCivil LitigationCriminal DefenseFamily Law
- Office
- 134 W Main St, #32Trinidad, CO 81082
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
- Office
- 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
- Office
- 6870 W 52nd Ave, Suite 103Arvada, CO 80002
FirmDenver, CO
Serves the whole state
Serves clients statewide from a Denver office. Handles probate administration, determination of heirs, will contests and estate and trust litigation, trust administration, and guardianships and conservatorships, plus estate planning and elder law. The first call is at no cost, by phone or Zoom.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 6 more
- Office
- 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 1100Denver, CO 80222
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to verify their current practice areas and availability.
