since 1989

Denver Probate Lawyers

When a loved one passes, the probate process can be confusing and stressful. For help navigating what can be a troubling time, turn to Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C.’s team of experienced attorneys.

We’ve successfully guided thousands of clients through probate, helping them settle their deceased loved one’s affairs. Let us help you next.

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Probate refers to the court process through which a decedent’s assets are transferred to the beneficiaries or heirs. The Court appoints a personal representative who marshals and liquidates the decedent’s assets, pays outstanding creditor claims and expenses of administration, and distributes the remaining funds to the beneficiaries.

An experienced probate attorney can assist with the appointment of an individual as the personal representative and subsequent administration of the estate. Additionally, a probate attorney can assist heirs or beneficiaries enforce their rights or bring an action against the appointed personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty or removal.

Protecting Your Loved One’s Legacy

Enforcing your loved one’s wishes and holding others accountable when they go against them can be challenging. And failing to object at the appropriate time can put your loved one’s legacy at risk.

Our Comprehensive & Strategic Approach to the Probate Process

Perhaps there’s a challenge to your loved one’s will being admitted to probate, or you believe that the personal representative is needlessly squandering assets. Our firm is ready to step in and begin helping you right away. Thanks to 30+ years of experience, we can quickly bring ourselves up to speed on your case and form a strategy designed to resolve any issue without unnecessary delay.

Do I Need a Probate Attorney?

Probate can be deceptively complicated for personal representatives, heirs, and beneficiaries alike. While an attorney is not necessary, having a Denver probate lawyer helping you throughout the process can make a huge difference.

For personal representatives, we will inform you of your legal obligations and help you execute your tasks speedily and confidently.

For heirs and beneficiaries, we will fight to ensure the gifts and property you are entitled to end up in your hands. In the case of fraud or waste, we can file the appropriate legal paperwork to help hold the offending party accountable.

Contact Your Denver Probate Attorney for Professional Representation

If you are named as the personal representative in your loved one's will or your loved one passed away without a will, and you need to initiate the probate process, Jorgenson, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. can assist with preparing the paperwork for your initial appointment and guiding you through your duties throughout the administration of the estate.

If you are an heir or beneficiary, we will look out for your interests while your loved one’s probate case is ongoing. We can step in, alert the court of any issues, and potentially preserve your loved one’s original intentions.

Call our office today and discuss your probate questions with us during your free case consultation.

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A huge thanks to Anne and her team! When I first reached out, they were very responsive and took on my case immediately. I was pleased with how knowledgeable and efficient the JBP team was! This team cared about every aspect of my case and made sure the end goal was met. I would highly recommend JBP to anyone who is in need of a good law firm!
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