Alternatives to Calling Every Colorado Agency Separately After a Death (2026)
Calling PERA, SSA, the county assessor, DMV, and probate court separately after a death is slow and error-prone. Here are better ways to manage Colorado survivor benefits.
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How to Claim All Colorado Survivor Benefits Without Missing Deadlines (2026)
Colorado survivor benefits have hard deadlines across multiple agencies. Here's the exact sequence—Wage Act, property tax, SSA, PERA, probate—so nothing slips through.
Best Colorado Survivor Benefits Resource for Surviving Spouses on Fixed Income (2026)
Elderly surviving spouses on fixed income face specific Colorado survivor benefit challenges. Here's what protects your home, income, and assets without an expensive attorney.
Colorado Survivor Benefits Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Attorney: Which Is Right for You?
Should you hire a Colorado probate attorney to claim survivor benefits, or use a self-help guide? Compare costs, timelines, and when each approach makes sense.
Best Colorado Survivor Benefits Resource for PERA Employee Families (2026)
If your spouse was a Colorado PERA member, you face survivor benefit rules that most guides miss. Here's what PERA families need and why it matters in 2026.
Colorado PERA Survivor Benefits and the Social Security Fairness Act: What Changed in 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO offsets in 2025. Learn how this changes PERA survivor benefits for Colorado public employee families and what to claim now.
Colorado Crime Victim Compensation: What Families Can Claim After a Violent Death
Learn how to file a Colorado Crime Victim Compensation claim after a homicide or violent crime. Covers eligible expenses, the DA application process, and filing deadlines.