Colorado allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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 PracticeHayden, CO
Serves 5 counties
Serves Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Eagle counties from Hayden. Sole practitioner Cynthia Daughtrey helps personal representatives validate the will in Colorado courts and inventory and appraise estate assets, and drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She is also a commercial real estate broker with 37 years of legal practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal Estate
- Office
- 123 W. Jefferson Ave.Hayden, CO 81639
FirmGlenwood Springs, CO
Since 1953 · Serves 10 counties
Serves Western Colorado from Glenwood Springs, from Aspen and Vail to Grand Junction, Montrose, Telluride, and Steamboat Springs. Guides personal representatives and beneficiaries through Colorado probate and estate administration, alongside wills, trusts, and living wills. Founded in 1953, the firm also practices water, real estate, and local government law.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningBusiness Lawand 3 more
- Office
- 818 Colorado AveGlenwood Springs, CO 81601
Solo PracticeEnglewood, CO
Serves 2 counties
Serves clients from offices in Englewood and Steamboat Springs. Advises personal representatives and trustees on estate and trust administration, including tax returns, creditors, and distribution, and handles will contests and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Nationally recognized for special needs planning and tax matters, including Medicaid liens in personal injury settlements.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 8 more
- Office
- 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 1100Englewood, CO 80111
FirmBuena Vista, CO
Serves 5 counties
Serves Chaffee, Pitkin, Garfield, Delta, and Grand counties from seven offices in Buena Vista, Salida, Aspen, Basalt, Glenwood Springs, Paonia, and Winter Park. Handles probate and trust administration and probate litigation for beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees, and builds wills, trusts, and succession plans. Managing partner Ann Jefferson leads the estate practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 4 more
- Office
- 315 W. Main StreetBuena Vista, CO 81211
FirmLimon, CO
Serves 6 counties
Serves Lincoln, Logan, and Phillips counties from offices in Limon, Sterling, and Haxtun, with further offices in Fort Morgan, Craig, and Steamboat Springs. Handles probate and trust administration and drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, including farm and ranch planning. Attorney Jenna H. Keller grew up on a wheat farm in northeastern Colorado.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 3 more
- Office
- 750 Main StreetLimon, CO 80828
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
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