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JDF878 SC

Order Appointing Conservator for Adult

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an official court order that names and appoints a conservator for an adult. It details the reasons the court found necessary to appoint a conservator and sets out the conservator's specific duties and required filings.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court hearing where a person has asked the judge to appoint a conservator because the adult cannot manage their own property or affairs.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is issued by the court after a hearing. It is not filled out by the person asking for the conservatorship.
What does this order establish?
It officially names the person who will act as the conservator and outlines the powers and duties that person must follow.
Does the conservator have to file other paperwork?
Yes, the court orders the conservator to file a Financial Plan with Inventory and a yearly Report with the court.

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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