Q: How can I challenge false claims to my father’s estate and regain control over family lands in Colorado?
I am the sole legal representative and administrator of my deceased father's estate, which includes lands held by my family for generations. A woman falsely claimed to be married to my father to gain inheritance rights, supported by what I believe are invalid legal documents. Furthermore, others have falsely claimed to be administrators, hindering my ability to manage these lands. Unrelated parties are exploiting these lands through mining and leases without my family's consent. Despite bringing new evidence to the authorities weekly, the sheriff in Huerfano County has taken no action, and these individuals continue to benefit unlawfully. What legal actions can I pursue to challenge these false claims, regain control over my family’s lands, and hold these individuals accountable?
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A: If you are the administrator with letters then you are not doing your job. Do you have an attorney? Apparently your lawyer is going to need to file various actions in various Counties for ejectment, quiet title, unlawful detainer and/or conversion of mineral proceeds. Many SOLs apply and are running. Title searches are probably needed prior to suits. You might contact the CO attorneys here on Justia.
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