C.R.S. Section 15-20-107
Other remedies available at death


(1)

Upon the death of a community property spouse, the surviving community property spouse or a personal representative, heir, or nonprobate transferee of the decedent may assert a right based on an act of:

(a)

The surviving community spouse or decedent during the marriage or other relationship under which community property then could be acquired; or

(b)

The decedent that takes effect at the death of the decedent.

(2)

In determining a right pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section, and a corresponding remedy, the court:

(a)

Shall apply equitable principles; and

(b)

May consider the community property law of the jurisdiction where the decedent or surviving community property spouse was domiciled when property was acquired or enhanced.

Source: Section 15-20-107 — Other remedies available at death, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-15.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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