Decedent's Estate Inventory
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024
This form is used to create a detailed list, called an inventory, of all property owned by someone who has passed away. It asks for details like the property's type, its estimated value, and any debts attached to it.
Where this fits in a case
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A personal representative must prepare this inventory within three months after they are appointed. It is used to list all property that will be handled by a will or by the state's rules for passing property.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who needs to fill out this form?
- A personal representative must prepare this inventory. It lists property owned by the person who passed away (the decedent).
- What kind of property does this form track?
- It has sections for real estate, stocks, bank accounts, vehicles, and other types of assets. It also tracks any debts or liens on those assets.
- Does this form need to be filed with the court?
- The inventory can be sent to people who ask for it, or it can be filed with the court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2024.
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