Letters of Special Administrator
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2024
This form records that someone has been officially appointed as a Special Administrator for an estate. It shows the administrator's authority to manage and handle the estate's assets according to Colorado law.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used in a probate case to document the official appointment of a Special Administrator after a person has passed away.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is used to record the official appointment of a Special Administrator for an estate in the Denver Probate Court.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the Probate Registrar or Deputy Clerk of Court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.
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