Secure Your Future in Colorado
Simple, affordable wills for Colorado residents. Navigate the Centennial State's probate laws with ease.
Colorado Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in Colorado comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two witnesses
Probate Threshold
Estates under $70,000 (roughly, adjusted annually) may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Beneficiary Deed
Colorado allows a "Beneficiary Deed" (similar to a Lady Bird deed) to transfer real estate upon death without probate. It must be recorded before death.
Personal Property Memorandum
In CO, you can reference a separate list (memorandum) in your will to give away tangible personal items (jewelry, furniture), and you can update this list anytime without rewriting your will.
Using My Last Word in Colorado
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.