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1c Petition of Elective Share CLEAN - Colorado Bar Association - cobar

1c Petition of Elective Share CLEAN - Colorado Bar Association - cobar 2025

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The document is a Petition for Elective Share filed by a surviving spouse or partner in a civil union of a deceased individual in Colorado. It outlines the petitioner's right to claim an elective share of the augmented estate based on their marriage duration and provides details regarding the decedent's will, filing deadlines, and court procedures. The petitioner requests the court to determine the amount of the elective share and order its payment from the estate.

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Begin by entering your name as the petitioner in the designated field, confirming your status as the surviving spouse or partner in a civil union.
Fill in the date of death of the decedent and their county of residence. This information is crucial for establishing your eligibility for an elective share.
Indicate the date you were married or entered into a civil union, and calculate the total years together to determine your percentage entitlement of marital property.
Select whether the decedent had a will and provide its admission date if applicable. If they died intestate, ensure you check that option instead.
Complete any additional requests regarding hearings and payment determinations as outlined in the form.
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Is the Colorado Bar Association mandatory?

Colorado does not have a mandatory bar association so there is a difference between your Colorado bar registration fees/dues and Colorado Bar Association membership dues. Registration fees are paid to the Office of Attorney Registration at the Colorado Supreme Court and are typically due in February of each year.

What is the elective share statute in Colorado?

(1)Elective-share amount. The surviving spouse of a decedent who dies domiciled in this state has a right of election, under the limitations and conditions stated in this part 2, to take an elective-share amount equal to fifty percent of the value of the marital-property portion of the augmented estate.

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