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Instructions for Closing an Estate Informally

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

This document provides instructions for a Personal Representative to inform the court that an estate administration is finished without a formal court hearing. It explains that filing this statement indicates the belief that all estate business is complete.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This is used when the Personal Representative believes the estate has been fully settled, including paying all debts and distributing property, and they wish to inform the court of this completion without a formal hearing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Is a filing fee required to use these instructions?
No filing fee is required for these instructions. However, other fees, like a Certification of Orders and Letters, may apply.
What does 'informally close' mean?
It means the Personal Representative is stating their belief that the administration is finished, and it does not mean the court has approved the actions or given a court discharge.
Who can file this statement?
The form can be completed by the Personal Representative or a Successor Personal Representative.

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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