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JDF975

Filing Statement for Abandoned Estate Documents

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is used to officially submit copies of estate planning documents that are considered abandoned to the State Court Administrator’s Office. It asks the person filing it to confirm they are the custodian of the documents and that they have made efforts to locate the creator.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person who holds original estate planning documents cannot find the creator of those documents after making a diligent search.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the custodian of the original estate planning documents, or an officer of that custodian. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the person filing it.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the filer to provide details about the creator, list the documents being submitted, and confirm that they have searched for the creator using several methods.
Does this form involve a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with submitting this statement.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.

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