Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023
This form is an official court order that declares that a person died without a will (intestacy). It also officially names and appoints a person to manage the deceased person's estate.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used after someone files a petition to prove that a person died without a will and to formally appoint someone to act as the estate's representative.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This form is an order from the court that officially states a person died without a will and names the people who are the legal heirs. It also appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. Great for understanding the legal status of an estate. The court fills this out. The petitioner files the initial petition that leads to this order.
- Does this form require a filing fee?
- The text provided does not mention any filing fees for this order. It is an order issued by the court.
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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