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Instructions to Re-Open an Estate

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This document provides instructions for reopening an estate after it has already been settled or closed. It explains the general process and lists the specific forms needed to ask the court to reopen the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This guide is used when it is believed that an estate was not fully managed or distributed because property was found later, or for any other reason.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file to reopen an estate?
A Personal Representative or any interested person may file a Petition to re-open an estate.
Are there filing fees mentioned?
No filing fee is required, but there are fees listed for things like Certification of Orders and Letters ($20.00) and copies of documents ($ .75 per page).
What is a Personal Representative?
A Personal Representative is a person appointed to manage the estate of someone who has passed away.

Revision history

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

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