You fill out the normal probate forms. The estate will follow the Colorado law of probate for intestacy laws.
No Florida does not require you to use a lawyer to probate an estate, but probate can be complicated
Yes, you can file for probate without a will. If there is none, the intestacy laws for the jurisdiction (state) will be used to distribute the estate.
To become an executor of an estate in Colorado, you need to be named as such in the deceased person's will. If you're not named, you can still apply to the probate court to be appointed as an executor. This involves filing a petition with the court and providing necessary documentation, such as the death certificate and the will. It's advisable to consult with an attorney familiar with Colorado probate laws to guide you through the process.
No. You must be a court appointed fiduciary.
There is no executor of probate. The executor of the estate executes the will and probates the estate.
You would not be an executor. You would be an administrator. You file an application with the probate court in your jurisdiction to be appointed the administrator of the estate.
Yes, if the estate has any value, or any debts, it has to go through probate. The state has a vested interest in making sure the estate is properly distributed, as without a will, the default is the property goes to the state.
If your father owned any property at the time of his death then his estate must be probated. If he died without a will then his estate is an intestate estate. (See related question link.) You should contact an attorney who specializes in probate if there is considerable property that includes real estate. For very small estates without real estate most probate courts have an expedited process. If that is the case you should inquire at the probate court in your jurisdiction.
Without a will the property must go into probate. There is no other way to transfer the property.
The best thing is to consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction. Depending on the laws, there may not be a requirement to probate.
The estate goes into probate and will be awarded to the state or residency.
No. To handle an estate you need letters testamentary from the probate court.No. To handle an estate you need letters testamentary from the probate court.No. To handle an estate you need letters testamentary from the probate court.No. To handle an estate you need letters testamentary from the probate court.