Wrenfield is a small Denver firm for probate and estate planning. We explain each step in plain words, and your first meeting is free.
Downtown DenverMon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:30pmEvening calls by arrangement
Most people come to us at one of two moments. Either a family member has died and there is an estate to settle, or they want to make things easier for the people they leave behind.
For executors and families after a death
We help the person in charge of the estate do the job properly. We handle the court filings and deadlines. We also tell you what needs your decision now and what can wait.
For anyone who wants their wishes written down
A good plan says who gets what, and who speaks for you if you can’t. We keep it as simple as your life allows, and we review it with you when things change.
It lasts about an hour, in our office or by video. There’s no charge and no obligation. You leave knowing what comes next, even if you decide not to hire us.
Tick things off as you find them. Missing something? Come anyway. We’ll start with what you have.
A typical path. Every estate is different.
The first weeks are about finding things and keeping them safe. Nothing has to be divided yet.
If probate is needed, the court names someone to act for the estate. In Denver that happens through the Denver Probate Court.
Heirs and creditors are told the estate is open. Then everything the person owned and owed goes on one list.
Valid debts and final bills are usually paid from the estate, not from your own money. Final tax returns are filed.
What’s left goes to the people named in the will, or to the heirs the law sets out. Then the estate is closed.
You’ll have one attorney from the first meeting to the last signature. We keep the firm small on purpose, so the person who knows your file picks up when you call.
Founding attorney, probate and estates
Ruth started Wrenfield to give families a calm place to sort out what comes next. She takes on the harder estates, like ones with no will or with relatives who disagree.
Attorney, estate planning
Martin writes wills and trusts for couples and for people with a second family. He is good at turning a long conversation into a short, clear plan.
Attorney, estate administration
Naomi guides executors through each step of probate. She sends a short update after every filing, so you always know where things stand.
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My father died in March and I had no idea where to start. Naomi gave me a list for the first month, and I stopped lying awake.
We’d put off our wills for ten years. Martin made it two meetings and one afternoon of signing.
My brother and I didn’t agree on the house. Ruth kept everyone talking, and we’re still on speaking terms.
General answers only. Your situation may be different, and the first meeting is the place to ask.
Not always. Some small estates can be settled without going to court. In a first meeting we can tell you whether yours is likely to need probate, and how much help you’ll want.
The estate still gets settled. State law decides who inherits, and the court appoints someone to manage the estate. We’ll explain what that means for your family.
The first consultation is free. Before any paid work starts, we set out our fees in writing, so you know the cost up front.
In most of Colorado, probate goes through the district courts. Denver has its own Denver Probate Court. If the estate is somewhere else in the state, we can tell you where it will be handled.
Call during office hours, or leave your details and we’ll call you back. Tell us as much or as little as you like.
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