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Instructions To File Petition To Transfer Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship From Colorado To Receiving State - Colorado 2025

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The document provides instructions for filing a petition to transfer adult guardianship and/or conservatorship from Colorado to another state. It outlines the necessary steps, forms required, and general information regarding the process, including the need to check the receiving state's requirements. The instructions emphasize that these are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Key terms related to guardianship and conservatorship are defined, and details about fees and notification of interested persons are included.

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Begin by clicking ‘Get Form’ to open the document in our editor.
Complete the necessary forms, ensuring you fill out the caption with the court's address, case number, and details of the Ward/Protected Person. Make copies for your records.
Fill out the Petition to Transfer Guardianship/Conservatorship (JDF 787) by completing all applicable sections. For the Provisional Order (JDF 788), only complete the caption; the court will finalize it.
Prepare the Notice of Non-Appearance Hearing (JDF 712) by filling in required details and certifying service to all interested persons listed in your petition.
File all completed documents with the court as outlined in Step 1. Ensure you have notified all interested parties.
After receiving a Provisional Order from Colorado Court, file it with the receiving state’s court as per their requirements.
Finalize your process by submitting a certified copy of the Provisional Order back to Colorado and completing any additional required documents.

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How much does it cost to get guardianship in Colorado?

Pay the filing fee. Guardianship for Adults Filing Fees Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Adult $229.00

What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship in Colorado?

Guardians are appointed and overseen be a court. Guardians are responsible for protecting the person and a Conservator is responsible for protecting money and property of the protected person. In Colorado, the law separates a guardianship and a conservatorship.

How do I set up a conservatorship in Colorado?

To get a conservatorship in Colorado, you must file a petition in the district court of the county where the person in need lives. This petition should explain why the conservatorship is needed, supported by evidence of the individuals incapacity.

How to transfer guardianship to Colorado?

You will need to send a certified copy of the signed JDF 784 Provisional Order to Accept Guardianship/Conservatorship in Colorado from Sending State to the court in the other state, and get a certified copy of a final Order from the court in the other state transferring the case to Colorado.

What are the rules for guardianship in Colorado?

You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for a minor. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old as the guardian. You can be the guardian for a minor who lives in Colorado even if you live in another state.

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Does Colorado recognize out of state guardianship?

The registration of an out-of-state guardianship may be filed in any appropriate county in Colorado. The registration of an out-of-state conservatorship may be filed in any Colorado county in which property belonging to the Protected Person is located.