A civil case in Grand County may be a lawsuit involving many areas of the law, such as: contracts; landlord tenant; real estate; evictions; leases; boundary disputes; business matters; collections; foreclosures, etc.  The Grand County county court handles civil cases involving claims of $15,000 or less.  If more money is involved, the civil case is conducted in the Grand County district court.  These civil cases may impact your finances either negatively (if you are being sued) or positively (if you are suing).  All civil cases involve many rules which need to be strictly followed; if not so observed, the result may be a dismissal of your civil case or a judgment against you.

Grand County judges have their own perspectives on the application of these rules.  I have conducted many civil cases before these judges and have observed how they apply civil case rules.

WILLS AND ESTATES:

At the time of death, the decedent's financial affairs need to be wound up.  The winding up of financial matters is generally referred to as probate and as having a probate estate.  A decedent's financial matters are concluded in accordance with the decedent's will.  If there is no will, such matters are concluded in accordance with the laws of Colorado.  Wills, probate and estates also include trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships.  Guardianships and conservatorships may be set up for children or adults.  Wills and estates impact not only the decedent, but also the decedent's heirs - spouses, children, relatives, friends, churches, charities, etc.

Medical durable power of attorney, living will (declaration as to medical or surgical treatment), or financial power of attorney are all part of probate matters.