Probate Matters

Losing a loved one is difficult.  Having to deal with probate matters can only increase that anxiety.  By adding a trusted person on your car title, upon your death, the ownership of your car will transfer automatically to them.  In Colorado, setting this up in advance may allow the car to be transferred outside of probate.

1.  Finding the Right Person

First step is to find the right person – It is important to determine the right person to add to your car title.  Not only will this person inherit your car if you die, but even if you don’t die, this person (or their creditors) may try to assert a right to your car.

2. Finding the Right Form

Next, complete page 2 of Form 2395 found here.  All Colorado vehicle owners are required to declare their intent to have the Certificate of Title issued in Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship.

3.  Finding Your Local DMV

Lastly, visit your local DMV to make your changes on the car title.  To find the one closest to you, click here.

In Summation

We provide a variety of solutions for all probate and estate planning needs.  We would appreciate the opportunity to meet and exceed your expectations.

For more information regarding estate planning or probate issues, check out this podcast episode on what should go into your estate plan.

Sam Ventola has a wide variety of experience in estate planning, probate, probate litigation and mediation. When he is not ensuring his clients’ legacies are protected, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandson Jack.

Ventola Law serves the Denver Metro area including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Commerce City, Castle Rock, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton and Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas and Jefferson Counties.