Twelve Common Misconceptions About The Colorado Probate Process

Our office routinely handles the same questions or misconceptions about the Colorado probate process. Twelve of the most common Colorado probate misconceptions are listed in this 12 part series.

Colorado probate misconception #2 (Part 2 of 12)

Colorado probate misconception #2: The will states that I get the real property (the house) and therefore it is automatically mine. Technically, under Colorado law the real property given to you through the will does automatically pass to you, subject to administration of the probate estate. In simple terms, there still must be a deed from the Colorado probate estate to the new owner to make the transfer.