Order Admitting Will to Formal Probate and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023
This form is an official court order that formally accepts a will into the probate process and officially names a person to manage the estate. It records details about the deceased person, the will, and the appointed personal representative.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used after a petition for formal probate of a will has been filed, and the court is making a formal ruling on the will and the person who will manage the estate.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The court fills out this order after reviewing a petition for formal probate. It is an official court ruling.
- Does this form require a filing fee?
- The text does not mention any filing fees for this order. It is a court order that records findings and makes appointments.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.
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