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 #8 (Part 8 of 12)

Colorado probate misconception #8: The will names you as the executor / personal representative, so therefore you are automatically liable for the deceased debts. Nope. First, you are not in charge until the will is admitted to Colorado probate and the judge says you are in charge. Second, even then, the personal representative is not liable for the deceased person’s debts unless there is some sort of breach of a duty owed to the creditor.