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Instructions to Set a Hearing (Probate)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form provides instructions on how to schedule a hearing and how to fill out the required Notice of Hearing documents for probate cases. It guides the user through contacting the court and serving necessary paperwork to all involved people.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a hearing needs to be set for a probate case, guiding the person through the steps of notifying the court and other parties.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the difference between the Notice to Set and the Notice of Hearing?
The Notice to Set is used first to ask the court for dates. The Notice of Hearing is completed later with the actual date and time that the court provided.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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