Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in Colorado 

Capital Gains Tax on an Inherited Property in Colorado Selling a house you inherited usually triggers less tax than people assume — mostly thanks to one rule that resets the clock on appreciation. The Short Version Colorado has no state inheritance tax and no state estate tax — you don’t owe Colorado tax simply for […]

Squatters and Holdover Tenants in Colorado

Squatters and Holdover Tenants in Colorado, Explained If someone’s occupying your property without your permission, the legal path forward depends on which of three categories they actually fall into. The Short Version Despite what social media might suggest, there’s no such thing as gaining “squatters rights” in Colorado after 30 days — that’s a persistent […]

Colorado Seller Disclosure Requirements, Explained

Colorado Seller Disclosure Requirements, Explained Selling a house that needs work doesn’t mean you can skip disclosure. Here’s what Colorado law actually requires you to tell a buyer. The Short Version Colorado requires sellers to disclose their “current actual knowledge” of the property’s condition — meaning what you actually know, not what a professional inspection […]

Selling a House During a Colorado Divorce

Selling a House During a Colorado Divorce The marital home is usually the biggest asset in a divorce, and often the most complicated to sort out. Here’s how Colorado law actually treats it. The Short Version Colorado is an “equitable distribution” state, not a community property state — meaning the court divides marital property fairly, […]

Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law

Colorado Landlord-Tenant Law, In Plain Language If you’re a landlord thinking about selling, understanding your legal obligations to a current tenant is usually step one. Here’s how Colorado’s rules actually work. The Short Version Colorado passed a “just cause” law in 2024 (HB24-1098) that changed things significantly: landlords can no longer simply decide not to […]

How Probate Works in Colorado

How Probate Works in Colorado Inheriting a property often means dealing with probate first. Here’s what the process actually involves, how long it tends to take, and when you might be able to skip it entirely. The Short Version Colorado uses a relatively streamlined probate system, and not every estate needs the full process. If […]

Colorado Foreclosure Timeline

The Colorado Foreclosure Timeline, Explained Step by Step If you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage, the process ahead can feel like a black box. Here’s what actually happens, in what order, and roughly how much time you have at each stage. The Short Version Colorado foreclosures move through a county Public Trustee rather than a […]