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    Serving Denver and beyond Probate Lawyer Denver

    The legal distribution of a deceased person's estate through probate can be a challenging process to navigate. The Harris Law Firm offers guidance and assistance throughout the entirety of this complex procedure, ensuring compliance with every legal requirement. A probate attorney from our firm will work to provide clients with clarity and peace of mind during a difficult time. With a focus on efficiency and addressing our clients' needs in their unique situation, our approach simplifies—and sometimes expedites—the complex processes that fall under probate law. Find out how one of our probate lawyers could be of service to you.

    For tailored support for your probate case, you can reach The Harris Law Firm at (303) 622-5502.

    Schedule a confidential consultation today to learn how we can help. 303-622-5502
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    • M
      "Ursula Put Me and My Family First"
      What I greatly appreciated was her candor and the openness to be honest and put what she felt was best for me and my family first.
      Michael Walker
    • S
      "Ursula Was Absolutely Amazing"
      Ursula was absolutely amazing in explaining how the process works.
      Shelley Jicha
    • S
      "Harris Law Firm responded promptly"
      Harris Law Firm responded promptly and was competent.
      Sean Hart
    • A
      "I Can’t Recommend Shawn Hillewaert Enough"
      He was so kind, empathetic, and helpful in handling my case.
      Abby
    • J
      "I couldn’t have been more pleased"
      Cody went out of his way and spent time first understanding my IP, then finding out and creating a tool to protect it.
      Justin Gomez
    • R
      "Dan did a great job"
      Dan and his team made me feel comfortable and understanding throughout the whole process.
      Ryan Fields
    • L
      "Attorney Scherer Was Incredibly Helpful"
      She provided clear action items around our next steps and resources to keep us moving forward.
      Lani
    • D
      "Utmost Care and Professionalism"
      From start to finish, I received the utmost care and professionalism—communication was prompt, questions were answered thoughtfully.
      David Manak
    • J
      "The Outcome Was Better Than I Imagined"
      Barbara was highly engaged and took the time to understand the complexities of my case.
      Joshua Park
    • M
      "Extremely Knowledgeable and Professional"
      He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and always takes the time to provide clear and helpful guidance.
      Morgan McKenzie
    • M
      "He has always had my best interest in mind"
      Since he has graduated we have worked on several business ideas, specifically in the biomedical industry, and he has always had my best interest in mind.
      M B
    • R
      "He Was Great and Very Knowledgeable"
      He was great and very knowledgeable.
      Rachel Bell
    • E
      "A Pleasure Working with Cody Riley"
      It’s a pleasure working with Cody Riley.
      Eric Drennan
    • G
      "Alison Did an Outstanding Job"
      She was thorough, dedicated, and meticulous throughout the process.
      Gregory Bert
    • S
      "Sound Legal Advice for Years"
      Attorney Cody Riley has given me sound legal advice for years.
      Sean Tweet
    • C
      "Our relationship is important to me"
      Cody Riley has advised me on both business and personal matters.
      Cam
    • H
      "Can't recommend him and his firm enough."
      Cody Riley, Esq. has been giving me business and real estate law advice for 5 years.
      Henry Hawkins
    • T
      "Innovative, Science-Minded Attorney"
      He's a really innovative, science-minded attorney, which is rare.
      Thy Nguyễn
    • S
      "The intake team, especially Sarah, was great"
      The intake team, especially Sarah, was great and I am looking forward to working with Patrick.
      Samantha Schuster
    • L
      "His breadth of the law is remarkable"
      Attorney Cody Riley helped me with a small employment law and real estate issue.
      Liz Nenni
    • S
      "Sarah and the Intake Team Were Amazing"
      Sarah and the entire intake team were amazing.
      Steve
    • C
      "Very communicative and passionate attorney"
      He is a very communicative and passionate attorney.
      Caesar's Private Investigation Company
    • M
      "Exceptional Advocate in a Complex, High-Conflict Case"
      She knows the law, stands her ground, and presents with credibility and confidence in court.
      ML
    • K
      "His knowledge has helped us immensely"
      His communication and keeping us updated every step of the way is so appreciated.
      Kristy Smith
    • C
      "You Are in Good Hands With The Harris Law Firm"
      I have never worked with lawyers who were this responsive and organized. They were absolutely worth every penny, and I do not have a high income.
      Christina Rand
    • L
      "The Perfect Business Attorney to Hire"
      Cody Riley was the perfect business attorney to hire, he was always communicative and thoroughly explained the entire process, timeline, and costs.
      Laura Anderson
    • K
      "Erika Is Outstanding"
      Erika, however, is outstanding. Really cares and excellent communication.
      Kevin Phillips
    • V
      "We cannot recommend him enough"
      Cody was very compassionate and professional and helped us through one of the most difficult times of our life.
      Vickie G.
    • M
      "Clear, Professional, and Knowledgeable"
      She provided helpful insight into property division strategy and explained the legal framework in a structured and practical way.
      Miodrag Budisa
    • M
      "Thorough, Professional, and Trustworthy"
      He was thorough, professional, and explained things in terms I could understand.
      Mona Jean
    Ursula Put Me and My Family First
    I would like the record to state that Ursula was very professional and informative. However, those qualities aren't what stood out for me. What I greatly appreciated was her candor and the openness to be honest and put what she felt was best for me and my family first, not putting herself and the opportunity for financial gain ahead of genuine concern for the well-being of people she just met! That to me was a "top notch" move, and in doing that I will, in the future, if any legal issues come up for me, first think of Ursula and The Harris Law Firm. Quite frankly, I'm excited to have the opportunity to work with her! Thanks again, Ursula, you're the best! Mike Walker, future client!
    Michael Walker
    Ursula Was Absolutely Amazing
    Ursula was absolutely amazing in explaining how the process works and how they pair you with an attorney who is just right for your family's situation. I highly recommend using them.
    Shelley Jicha
    Harris Law Firm responded promptly
    Harris Law Firm responded promptly and was competent and knowledgeable.
    Sean Hart
    I Can’t Recommend Shawn Hillewaert Enough
    I can’t recommend Shawn Hillewaert enough! He was so kind, empathetic, and helpful in handling my case. He and Kaitlin Stranahan were extremely responsive whenever I needed them. They were in constant communication, and I always felt that I had all of the information I needed to make decisions. I am very pleased with the entire experience and outcome.
    Abby
    I couldn’t have been more pleased
    I worked with Cody on a project that required vision and understanding that I have learned is not common. Cody went out of his way and spent time first understanding my IP, then finding out and creating a tool to protect it. I couldn’t have been more pleased with his approach and the final product!
    Justin Gomez
    Dan did a great job
    Dan did a great job. Very knowledgeable, and for a relatively complex case, Dan and his team made me feel comfortable and understanding throughout the whole process.
    Ryan Fields
    Attorney Scherer Was Incredibly Helpful
    Attorney Scherer was an incredibly helpful resource to our family. She provided clear action items around our next steps, and in cases where her firm was not the right fit provided resources to keep us moving forward. I appreciated her calm and thoughtful demeanor and her focus on assisting us with our problem. If you are on the fence about doing an intake call, I think you should go for it, and you will be surprised at how helpful and grounding it is to talk to an expert.
    Lani
    Utmost Care and Professionalism
    I recently hired Cody Riley to manage the contracts for my business, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He examined every detail with exceptional precision, ensuring nothing was missed and that all terms safeguarded my interests perfectly. From start to finish, I received the utmost care and professionalism—communication was prompt, questions were answered thoughtfully, and the entire process felt seamless and efficient. The outcome was exactly what I needed, delivered ahead of schedule without any issues. Highly recommend him for anyone seeking top-notch legal support!
    David Manak
    The Outcome Was Better Than I Imagined
    Barbara was highly engaged and took the time to understand the complexities of my case. The outcome was better than I could have imagined. The staff was very professional and quick to respond when urgent matters arose. I would highly recommend.
    Joshua Park
    Extremely Knowledgeable and Professional
    I would highly recommend Cody Riley for IP and business law services. I’ve worked with him for quite some time, and he is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and always takes the time to provide clear and helpful guidance. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy attorney, look no further.
    Morgan McKenzie
    He has always had my best interest in mind
    I met Cody Riley while he was still in law school at DU. Since he has graduated, we have worked on several business ideas, specifically in the biomedical industry, and he has always had my best interest in mind. Thanks!
    M B
    He Was Great and Very Knowledgeable
    I recently met with Attorney Cody Riley to consult on employment law, specifically related to intellectual property in the medical field. He was great and very knowledgeable.
    Rachel Bell
    A Pleasure Working with Cody Riley
    It’s a pleasure working with Cody Riley on patent and other intellectual property matters.
    Eric Drennan
    Alison Did an Outstanding Job
    Alison did an outstanding job of representing me, and I cannot say enough good things about her. She was thorough, dedicated, and meticulous throughout the process.
    Gregory Bert
    Sound Legal Advice for Years
    Attorney Cody Riley has given me sound legal advice for years. 10/10 would recommend.
    Sean Tweet
    Our relationship is important to me
    Cody Riley has advised me on both business and personal matters. Our relationship is important to me!
    Cam
    Can't recommend him and his firm enough.
    Cody Riley, Esq. has been giving me business and real estate law advice for 5 years. Can't recommend him and his firm enough.
    Henry Hawkins
    Innovative, Science-Minded Attorney
    I just started a small business and consulted with Cody Riley due to his start-up and IP legal expertise. He's a really innovative, science-minded attorney, which is rare. I was very happy with our consult, and I look forward to working with him to grow my business.
    Thy Nguyễn
    The intake team, especially Sarah, was great
    I was referred to The Harris Law Firm by attorney Cody Riley. The intake team, especially Sarah, was great, and I am looking forward to working with Patrick. Thanks, Cody and The Harris Law Firm as a whole for helping me out with this difficult situation.
    Samantha Schuster
    His breadth of the law is remarkable
    Attorney Cody Riley helped me with a small employment law and real estate issue. His breadth of the law is remarkable. Thanks, Cody!
    Liz Nenni
    Sarah and the Intake Team Were Amazing
    I have known attorney Cody Riley for a long time, and he referred me to his law firm for a family law issue. Sarah and the entire intake team were amazing. Looking forward to working with them.
    Steve
    Very communicative and passionate attorney
    Cody Riley helped me set up my PI business and file IP for the name and logo. He is a very communicative and passionate attorney. Looking forward to working with him and Harris for the long-term.
    Caesar's Private Investigation Company
    Exceptional Advocate in a Complex, High-Conflict Case
    Exceptional advocate in a complex, high-conflict case. I highly recommend Barbara Johnson-Stern. My case was extremely challenging, and she proved to be an outstanding advocate from start to finish. She was able to confidently take on a “bulldog” opposing attorney while remaining professional, strategic, and exceptionally well-prepared. She knows the law, stands her ground, and presents with credibility and confidence in court. Throughout the entire process she was responsive, accessible, and fully engaged in the case. I have worked with many professionals over the years, and her level of preparation, integrity, and effectiveness truly stood out. If you are facing a difficult legal situation and want someone who will advocate for you with skill, professionalism, and results, you will be in excellent hands.
    ML
    His knowledge has helped us immensely
    We have been working with Cody Riley for quite some time. He has worked on general business matters and trademark matters. His communication and keeping us updated every step of the way is so appreciated because sometimes you feel like you’re lost in the mix or just another case number. His knowledge of the laws and processes has helped us immensely to understand what we need to do and where we are at. I highly recommend Cody.
    Kristy Smith
    You Are in Good Hands With The Harris Law Firm
    I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Erika Carter and Lea Ann Lyster, LLP, at The Harris Law Firm. This comes from my full year of working with them. Erika Carter handled my emergency order and was extremely efficient. During a very stressful time in my life, she moved quickly, kept me informed, and made me feel supported the entire way through. The second part of my case was handled by Lea Ann Lyster, LLP. She took care of my mediation and every motion in between, including a change of custody, child support, sworn financial statements, and helping draft a new parenting plan to clean up older, confusing orders. We were dealing with a very aggressive opposing attorney, and she handled it calmly and professionally. She never pushed her own opinions into my parenting plan unless I specifically asked for her advice, which I really appreciated. I was prepared to go to trial knowing LLPs can now litigate gave me a lot of confidence. You are basically getting someone with over 20 years of experience at a more affordable rate than a traditional attorney, which truly mattered to me. I even signed both Erika Carter and Lea Ann Lyster to my trial so certain parts could be divided, which helped save money. Having that option made a big difference. Overall, I was very happy with The Harris Law Firm. If I needed emergency advice and one of my attorneys was in mediation or at trial, there was always someone available to step in temporarily. I actually had to use that during a very scary moment in my case, and they responded right away. Their response time was impressive. I never waited more than 24 hours, and most of the time it was much quicker. If they were unavailable, their automatic replies clearly explained when I would hear back and who to contact if it was urgent. The billing department was also kind, flexible, and easy to work with. They were understanding and helpful, which meant a lot. I even received occasional check-in calls to make sure I was happy with how everything was going. Whoever created their client service model really thought of everything. I have never worked with lawyers who were this responsive and organized. They were absolutely worth every penny, and I do not have a high income. I am truly grateful for their professionalism, support, and dedication. You are in good hands with The Harris Law Firm. Trust the process.
    Christina Rand
    The Perfect Business Attorney to Hire
    I needed legal assistance to start my small business and Cody Riley was the perfect business attorney to hire, he was always communicative and thoroughly explained the entire process, timeline, and costs. I would suggest him for any business’s legal needs.
    Laura Anderson
    Erika Is Outstanding
    Erika Carter at Harris Family Law Firm is definitely the go-to lawyer at that firm in my opinion. She is very personable, caring, and willing to listen. I tend to be long-winded and a bit verbose when I am explaining my dilemma. However, Erika is very patient and understanding. She is very mindful when it comes to the cost of representation. I have used another lawyer at Harris in the past, and he was, I would say, good. Erika, however, is outstanding. Really cares and excellent communication. They have great lawyers at this firm; however, I don't know if I would be comfortable using anyone else except Erika. Thank you, Erika, and thank you, Harris Family Law.
    Kevin Phillips
    We cannot recommend him enough
    My husband and I hired a contractor to fully remodel our kitchen, bathrooms, and floors. It turned into an absolute nightmare. Attorney Riley filed a CDARA notice and ultimately, through mediation, negotiated a settlement with the contractor. Cody was very compassionate and professional and helped us through one of the most difficult times of our life. We cannot recommend him enough!
    Vickie G.
    Clear, Professional, and Knowledgeable
    I had a consultation with Sara at The Harris Law Firm and found her to be clear, professional, and knowledgeable about Colorado family law. She provided helpful insight into property division strategy and explained the legal framework in a structured and practical way. I appreciated her time and guidance during the consultation.
    Miodrag Budisa
    Thorough, Professional, and Trustworthy
    As an independent author, I hired Attorney Cody Riley to educate and advise me on copyrighting and other legal implications during the publishing process. He was thorough, professional, and explained things in terms I could understand. I feel more confident and protected now in my craft. I will remain a loyal client, and I would recommend Attorney Riley to anyone looking for advice, education, and/or a trustworthy professional.
    Mona Jean
    The Harris Law Firm Difference

    At The Harris Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective family law services across Colorado. With over 30 years of experience, our team is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with care and expertise. We tailor our services to meet each client's unique needs, ensuring the best outcomes for individuals and families.

    Why Choose Us:

    • Over 8,000 satisfied clients since 1993
    • Comprehensive team approach to client support
    • Specialized in all aspects of family law
    • Tailored services from mediation to legal advice
    • Proven track record in achieving favorable outcomes
    • Available to serve throughout Colorado
    • Compassionate Legal Guidance

      Personalized support for peace of mind.

    • Experienced Probate Experts

      Over 30 years in estate and probate matters.

    • Clear, Supportive Guidance

      We keep you informed and supported throughout the process.

    • Efficient Probate Solutions

      We navigate complexities with skill, care, and efficiency.

    Meet the Advocates Who Stand With You

    At The Harris Law Firm, we are more than just legal professionals; we are dedicated advocates for families across Colorado. Since 1993, we have specialized in family law, providing support for divorce, child custody, and child support cases. With over 30 years of experience and having served more than 8,000 clients, our team is known for its compassion and effectiveness. We offer tailored services, whether through representation, mediation, or legal advice, ensuring each client's unique needs are met. Our collaborative approach and innovative strategies focus on favorable outcomes while minimizing stress. Trust The Harris Law Firm to safeguard your family's interests with empathy and professionalism.

    Your Estate Questions, Answered
    • What happens if there is no will?
      If there is no will, the estate is considered intestate, and the court appoints an administrator to oversee the distribution of the estate according to state intestacy laws. These laws dictate how assets are distributed among surviving relatives, and the process may take longer than if a clear will is present.
    • How long does probate take?
      The probate process can vary widely in duration. It typically takes from a few months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the estate, the jurisdiction, and whether there are any disputes among heirs or creditors. Procedures such as asset appraisal, debt settlement, and court approvals can impact the timeline.
    • What if someone contests a will during probate?
      If a will is contested, the probate process can become more complex and extended. Contesting typically involves legal challenges based on grounds like undue influence, fraud, or lack of capacity. The court resolves these disputes, which may involve hearings and evidence before a decision is reached.
    • Do all estates go through probate?
      Not all estates must go through probate. Smaller estates may qualify for simplified procedures, and some assets can bypass probate if they are jointly owned, held in trust, or have designated beneficiaries, such as life insurance or retirement accounts. It's best to consult with a probate attorney to determine if probate is necessary.
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