Inherited a Colorado House: A Free Plain-Words Course for Heirs

Heirs and personal representatives in Colorado who have just inherited a house, possibly while grieving, and want to know who gets it, how it transfers, what the duties are, and how to sell it or close the estate.

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7 lessons · 70 quiz questions · 78 flashcards · 90 glossary terms. Your progress stays in your own browser.

Who gets the house and how it passes

2 hours · 2 lessons ·

• Who inherits with and without a will
• How the house passes: probate, small estate, beneficiary deed, joint tenancy

Running the estate and selling the house

3 hours · 3 lessons ·

• Becoming the personal representative (informal probate)
• Your duties: creditors, notices, taxes, insurance, and keeping a vacant house safe
• Selling an inherited house

Disagreements and finishing

2 hours · 2 lessons ·

• When heirs disagree
• Closing the estate