Notice to Creditors (publication)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective October 1, 2026
This form is a notice that tells people who have claims against an estate that they must submit those claims by a certain date, or the claims might be lost forever. It requires the notice to be published in a newspaper.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used when someone is managing an estate and needs to officially tell people who might have money claims against the deceased person's property.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who needs to fill out this form?
- The form is for the person giving the notice, who could be the personal representative or an attorney for them.
- What does the notice require?
- It requires the notice to be published in a newspaper for three weeks. The date for submitting claims must be inserted on the form.
- What must be filed with the court?
- A copy of this form and the Proof of Publication must be filed with the clerk of the court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2026.
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