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Commonly Asked Questions about Colorado Probate Forms

What amount triggers probate in Colorado?

Assets subject to probate in Colorado include real estate titled only in the name of the person who died, or other assets they owned if the total combined value is $64,000.00 or more. Someone who dies may have only non-probate assets.

How long does formal probate take in Colorado?

Both informal and formal probates must be open with the court for at least six months, but full administration of the estate may take much longer.

Is probate mandatory in Colorado?

All wills and intestate estates must be probated. The probate process has been greatly simplified by the Uniform Probate Code, and more than 90% of probates in Colorado are not court supervised.

How do I close an informal probate in Colorado?

❑ Statement of Personal Representative Closing Administration (JDF 965). ❑ File your Papers with the Court: ❑ Provide the Court with the completed Statement, as described in Step 2 above. ❑ Complete the Certificate of Service section on JDF 965 listing the names and addresses of all interested.

What is the difference between formal and informal probate in Colorado?

The main difference is the amount of court oversight and whether the court makes a formal finding of the petitioned facts. When opening a formal case, the petitioner must send notice of their intent to be appointed as personal representative and allow a time period for potential objections before being appointed.

How to file probate in Colorado?

For formal probate, you must complete and file: JDF 920 - Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative. JDF 911 - Acceptance of Appointment. JDF 912 - Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative. JDF 721 - Irrevocable Power of Attorney. JDF 711 - Notice of Hearing.

What is the best way to avoid probate in Colorado?

In Colorado, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you ownreal estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (its similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a successor trustee).