What Does a Survivorship Clause Mean in a Colorado Will?
When clients review their draft wills, one of the most common questions I hear is: “What does the survivorship clause actually do?” It’s a fair question. The wording can feel a little dense, but the concept is straightforward once it’s unpacked. Colorado’s Default Rule: The 120-Hour Survival Requirement Colorado follows the Uniform Probate Code, which says a beneficiary generally must outlive you by 120 hours (five days) to inherit. If someone passes away within that window, the law treats them…