Probate Counsel for Professionals

Colorado probate counsel for asset recovery companies, heir finders, forensic genealogists, attorneys, fiduciaries, researchers, and other professionals whose matters require probate assistance.

When Asset Recovery Requires Colorado Probate Counsel

Identifying an asset or locating the people who may be entitled to it is sometimes only part of the process. Before property, funds, or other assets can be recovered, transferred, or distributed, a Colorado probate proceeding may be necessary.


A probate estate may never have been opened, a previously administered estate may require additional action, or someone may need authority to act on behalf of the estate before the asset can be addressed.


Okunade LLP works with professionals whose matters reach this stage, providing Colorado probate counsel while respecting the work, client relationships, and professional roles already established.

Matters That May Require Colorado Probate Counsel

Professionals involved in asset recovery, heir location, estate research, and related matters may encounter situations where probate becomes necessary before their work can move forward.


Some common situations include:


  • An estate was never opened
    Probate may be necessary to establish legal authority to address an asset connected to a deceased owner.


  • An asset is discovered after an estate was closed
    Additional probate action may be needed when property, funds, or other assets surface after the original estate administration has ended.


  • An heir or beneficiary has been located, but no one has authority to act
    Identifying the appropriate parties does not necessarily establish the legal authority needed to recover or transfer an estate asset.


  • The matter involves Colorado property or assets
    A professional or client located elsewhere may need Colorado counsel when an estate matter involves assets or probate proceedings in Colorado.



  • Multiple heirs or interested parties are involved
    Probate may be necessary to establish the appropriate representative and address the interests of the people connected to the estate.

Probate Support That Respects Your Professional Relationship

When a matter requires Colorado probate counsel, bringing in an attorney should not mean losing the relationships or work that brought the matter to that point.


Okunade LLP works with asset recovery companies, heir finders, forensic genealogists, attorneys, fiduciaries, researchers, and other professionals to address the probate component of a matter while respecting each party’s established role.


Depending on the circumstances, our involvement may include evaluating whether probate is necessary, opening or addressing a Colorado estate, establishing the appropriate legal authority, and handling probate issues necessary for the matter to move forward.



Our goal is to provide the Colorado probate support the matter requires while allowing professionals to remain focused on their own role in the process.

Working With Professionals Outside Colorado

Your company, firm, or organization does not need to be located in Colorado to encounter a matter that requires Colorado probate counsel.


An asset recovery company, heir finder, attorney, fiduciary, researcher, or other professional may identify an estate asset or locate interested parties from anywhere in the country. When the matter involves a Colorado estate, property, or other connection requiring probate proceedings in Colorado, local counsel may be needed to address that portion of the matter.


Okunade LLP can work with professionals outside Colorado to evaluate the probate issues involved and handle the Colorado probate component while coordinating with the professionals already involved.

Colorado Probate Counsel for Matters Referred From Anywhere

A matter involving a Colorado estate or asset may require local probate counsel even when the professionals, heirs, beneficiaries, or other parties involved are located elsewhere.


Okunade LLP can work with professionals inside and outside Colorado when a matter requires Colorado probate assistance. This may include coordinating with referring attorneys, asset recovery companies, heir finders, researchers, fiduciaries, and other professionals involved in the matter.


By handling the Colorado probate component, Okunade LLP can help move the legal process forward while maintaining clear communication with the professionals already involved.

Questions Professionals May Have About Colorado Probate Matters

  • When should Colorado probate counsel be brought into a matter?

    Not necessarily. 


    Whether probate is required depends on how the asset is titled, how it was intended to transfer, whether an estate was previously opened, and other circumstances. 


    An attorney can review the situation to determine whether a Colorado probate proceeding may be necessary.

  • Can Okunade LLP assist if the estate was never opened?

    The passage of time does not necessarily mean the asset cannot be addressed. 


    The appropriate next step may depend on whether an estate was previously opened, whether it was closed, and what type of asset has been discovered.

  • What if an asset is discovered after an estate has already been closed?

    A previously administered estate may require additional probate action when a new asset is discovered. 


    The appropriate process will depend on the prior estate proceedings, the asset involved, and other circumstances.

  • Can you work with professionals located outside Colorado?

    A previously administered estate may require additional probate action when property or another asset is discovered later. 


    What is required will depend on the circumstances of the original estate and the newly discovered asset.

  • What role does Okunade LLP take in a referred matter?

    The absence of a will does not necessarily prevent an estate from being administered. 


    Colorado law provides rules for determining who may inherit when someone dies without a valid will.

  • Can we contact Okunade LLP before determining whether probate is actually necessary?

    Yes. 


    Part of the initial evaluation can be determining whether a Colorado probate proceeding or other probate action may be necessary based on the estate, asset, and existing circumstances.