Colorado · 133 forms
Probate & Wills
Estates, wills, small-estate affidavits, and conservatorships of property.
133 of 133 forms
- JDF703 SC
Petition for Transfer of Lodged Will
This form is used to ask the court to move a will that was already filed with the court to a different court. The person filing it must state that the current court is not the right place for the will to be handled.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF726 SC
Claim (probate)
This form is used to officially state a claim against an estate. It asks the person making the claim to list the dates, what the claim is for, and the total amount owed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF732 SC
Trust Registration Statement
This form is a Trust Registration Statement used to officially tell the court about a trust. It asks for details about the trust, the trustee, and where the trust's records are kept.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF788 SC
Provisional Order Re: Petition to Transfer from Colorado to Receiving State
This form is a court order that temporarily allows a guardianship or conservatorship case to move from Colorado to another state. It is used when the court agrees that moving the person or property to a new state is in the person's best interest.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF805 SC
Acceptance of Office
This form is used by someone who is appointed to act as a Guardian or Conservator to officially tell the court that they accept the job. It asks the person to confirm they understand their duties and answer questions about their background, like criminal history.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF820
Instructions for Appointment of Guardian for Minor by Will
This document provides instructions for filing paperwork to ask the court to officially appoint a Guardian for a minor child based on a will or other written document. It explains what documents are needed and the steps to follow when filing the case.
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Eff. Jan 1, 2025
- JDF860
Instructions for Appointment of Conservator - Minor
This document provides instructions for filing a case to appoint a conservator for a minor child. It explains what documents are needed and what the court requires to determine if the appointment is in the minor's best interest.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2025
- JDF861 SC
Petition for Appointment of Conservator - Minor
This form is used to ask the court to appoint a conservator for a minor. It asks for details about the minor, the person filing the request, and why the court needs to appoint someone to manage the minor's property and affairs.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF872 SC
Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to C.R.P.P. 62
This form is used to ask the court for permission to approve a settlement of claims. It asks for detailed information about the people involved, the claims being settled, and the amounts of damages.
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Eff. Mar 1, 2024
- JDF876 SC
Petition for Appointment of Conservator - Adult
This form is used to ask the court to appoint a conservator for an adult. It asks for information about the person needing help, the person filing the request, and details about why the conservator is needed.
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Eff. May 1, 2024
- JDF879 SC
Petition for Appointment of Co-Conservator or Successor Conservator
This form is a request to the court to appoint a Co-Conservator or a Successor Conservator. It asks the court to officially appoint someone to help manage the property or care for a protected person.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF887
Instructions to File a Petition to Terminate Conservatorship
This document provides instructions for filing a Petition to Terminate a Conservatorship. It explains the reasons a conservatorship might end and lists the various forms needed to complete the filing process with the court.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF888 SC
Petition for Termination of Conservatorship
This form is a request to the court asking for the official ending of a conservatorship. It asks the court to terminate the conservatorship and order the distribution of the conservatorship's assets.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF906
Instructions for Probate with a Will
This document provides general instructions for starting a probate case when a will exists. It explains if filing with the court is necessary based on the value of assets and outlines the two ways to start the process: informally or formally.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2026
- JDF907
Instructions for Probate without a Will
This document provides general instructions for starting a probate case when a person dies without a will. It explains if filing court papers is necessary based on the value and type of assets the deceased person owned.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2026
- JDF910 SC
Application for Informal Probate of a Will
This form is used to ask the court to informally approve a will and to ask the court to officially appoint a personal representative for the estate. It asks for details about the person who passed away, the will, and who should manage the estate.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF911 SC
Acceptance of Appointment
This form is used to officially state that a person accepts an appointed role in an estate matter. It asks the person to agree to perform the duties of the office they are accepting.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF916 SC
Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is used to ask the court for an informal appointment as a Personal Representative for an estate. It asks the applicant to provide details about themselves, the person who passed away, and the estate's situation.
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Eff. Sep 1, 2025
- JDF919 SC
Submission of a Will for Lodging
This form is used to officially submit a Last Will and Testament and any changes (Codicils) to the court for keeping records. It asks the person submitting the will to provide details about the person who passed away and to confirm certain facts.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF920 SC
Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is used to ask the court to officially approve a will and to formally appoint a Personal Representative to manage the estate. It asks for details about the person who passed away, the will, and who should be in charge of the estate.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF922 SC
Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is used to ask the court to officially declare that a person died without a will and to ask the court to formally appoint a Personal Representative to manage the estate.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF924 SC
Application for Informal Appointment of Special Administrator
This form is used to ask the court for an informal appointment as a Special Administrator for an estate. It asks the applicant to provide detailed information about themselves, the deceased person, and the estate's assets.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF926 SC
Petition for Special Administrator
This form is used to ask the court for a formal appointment of a Special Administrator for an estate. It asks the petitioner to provide detailed information about the deceased person, the estate, and who should be appointed as the administrator.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF941 SC
Decedent's Estate Inventory
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.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF946 SC
Petition for Allowance of Claims (estates)
This form is used to ask the court to approve certain claims against an estate. The person filing it must state that the claims are valid, were submitted on time, and have not been paid.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF948 SC
Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property
This form is a request to the court to officially determine who the rightful heirs or devisees are, and what their ownership interests are, regarding property. It asks the petitioner to provide details about the property, the deceased person (decedent), and the petitioner themselves.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF951 SC
Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative
This form is used to ask the court to informally appoint a new person to take over the duties of a personal representative for an estate. It asks the applicant to provide details about themselves, the estate, and the person they are nominating to take over.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF960 SC
Petition for Final Settlement
This form is a request to the court asking it to officially approve the final settlement and distribution of an estate. It asks the court to confirm that the estate's assets have been managed and that the remaining property should be given out as listed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF963 SC
Notice of Hearing Without Appearance on Petition for Final Settlement
This form is a notice that a hearing is scheduled for a Petition for Final Settlement, but it does not require anyone to show up. It informs interested people about the hearing date, time, and location.
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Eff. Sep 1, 2025
- JDF967 SC
Application for Certificate from Registrar
This form is used to ask the registrar to issue a certificate. The person filing it states that the estate has been fully managed according to law and that no court action is currently happening regarding the estate.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF990 SC
Petition to Re-Open Estate
This form is used to ask the court to reopen an estate that was previously closed. It asks the court to appoint a new personal representative and can include details about property distribution and fees.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF970 SC
Response to Closing Estate After 3 Years
This form is used when someone believes an estate should not be closed after three years. It allows the personal representative to ask the court to keep the estate open by explaining what tasks are still unfinished.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF719 SC
Waiver of Notice (probate)
This form allows a person to tell the court that they do not need formal notice for certain hearings or matters. It is a written agreement to waive the right to be formally notified.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF723
Objection (probate)
This form is used to formally state an objection to a document that has been filed in a probate case. It requires the person filing it to identify themselves and explain the reasons for the objection.
Motions
Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF724
General Motion (probate)
This form is used to make a general request to the court in a probate case. It asks the person filing it to state who they are, what they are asking the court to do, and why they are asking for it.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF735 SC
Amended Trust Registration Statement
This form is used to update or change information about a trust that has already been registered with the court. It allows the trustee or successor trustee to report changes like a change in trustee, a change in the trust's main location, or that the trust has ended.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF740 SC
Request for Minor Correction
This form is used to ask the court for permission to fix small mistakes in documents already filed. It is for correcting simple mistakes, like typos or wrong dates, not for changing the main ideas of the documents.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF791 SC
Registration of Foreign Protective Orders (conservatorship of a minor)
This form is used to officially register and recognize a protective order for a minor that was issued in a state other than Colorado. It requires the person filing to state that they were appointed as the conservator in another state and to submit copies of the foreign court's documents.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2023
- JDF826 SC
Consent or Nomination of Minor
This form allows a minor who is 12 years or older to state whether they agree to a person being appointed as their guardian. It also lets the minor name a person they want to be their guardian or conservator.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF868 SC
Motion to Withdraw Funds from Restricted Account
This form is a request to the court asking for permission to take money out of an account that is restricted. The person filing it must explain what the money is needed for and provide supporting papers.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF875
Instructions for Appointment of Conservator - Adult
This document provides instructions for filing to appoint a Conservator for an Adult. It lists required forms, necessary background checks, and the steps needed to submit the case to the court.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2025
- JDF882 SC
Conservator's Financial Plan
This form is a Conservator's Financial Plan with Inventory and a Motion for Approval. It asks the court to approve a plan that shows the protected person's expected income and expenses, along with a list of the person's assets.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF902 SC
Demand for Notice of Filings or Orders
This form is used to tell the court that you want to receive official notice about any filings or orders related to an estate. It asks you to list your connection to the estate and what specific types of court actions you want to be notified about.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF903 SC
Withdrawal of Demand for Filings or Orders
This form is used to officially take back a previous request made to the court for notice of filings or orders. It states that the person filing is withdrawing that original demand.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF912 SC
Renunciation and/or Nomination of Personal Representative
This form is used to state whether someone is giving up their right to be named the personal representative of an estate, or to name another person to take that role. It requires the person filling it out to sign a statement confirming the information is true.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF929 SC
Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative Sworn Statement
This form is a sworn statement used by a person acting as a foreign personal representative to tell the court that no estate administration is currently happening in Colorado. It also allows the person to file copies of documents from a foreign court that prove their authority to act.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF958
Instructions for Closing a Small Estate Informally
This document provides instructions for a Personal Representative to informally close the administration of a small estate. It explains what needs to be done and what forms are involved in this process.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF959
Instructions for Closing an Estate Informally
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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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF965 SC
Statement of Personal Representative Closing Administration
This form is used by a personal representative to tell the court that they have finished managing an estate. It confirms that all debts have been paid and that the estate's assets have been given out to the rightful people.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF976
Request for Certified Estate Planning Documents
This form is used to ask the court for official, certified copies of electronic estate planning documents that were filed with the State Court Administrator. The form asks the filer to state their relationship to the person who created the documents and what specific documents they are requesting.
Motions
Eff. Sep 1, 2023
- JDF977
Request for Deletion
This form is used to ask the court to delete electronic estate planning documents that were previously filed. The person filling it out must state that they are the creator of those documents.
Motions
Eff. Sep 1, 2023
- JDF989
Instructions to Re-Open an Estate
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.
Motions
Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF999
Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit
This form is an affidavit used to officially state that certain personal property belonging to a deceased person can be collected. It requires the person filing it to confirm several facts about the deceased person's estate.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2026
- JDF 1351
ICWA Declaration of Non-Indian Heritage (Domestic & Probate)
This form is a declaration used to state that a child is not a member of a tribe and that no biological family member has American Indian or Alaska Native heritage. It is used in court cases involving family matters or probate.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF709
Instructions to Set a Hearing (Probate)
This form provides instructions on how to schedule a hearing and how to fill out the required Notice of Hearing documents for probate cases. It guides the user through contacting the court and serving necessary paperwork to all involved people.
Hearing
Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF711 SC
Notice of Hearing (probate)
This form is a notice that tells people that a hearing is scheduled for a specific case. It provides the date, time, and location for the hearing.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2024
- JDF712 SC
Notice of Non-Appearance
This form is a notice that a hearing is scheduled without requiring anyone to show up. It informs interested people about a motion or petition and a proposed order that the court might act on.
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Eff. Sep 1, 2024
- JDF714 SC
Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence and Proof of Publication
This form is an affidavit used to tell the court that the person filing it has tried hard to find people but could not locate them. It also confirms that a notice about a hearing was published in a way that meets the legal requirements.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF716 SC
Notice of Hearing by Publication (Probate)
This form is a notice that tells people about a hearing that will happen in a probate case. It requires the notice to be published in a newspaper for three weeks.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF722 SC
Objection to Hearing without Appearance (probate)
This form is used to tell the court that you object to a hearing that has been scheduled without you having a chance to appear in court. It asks the court to address the hearing because you object to it.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF806 SC
Notice of Hearing to Interested Persons (probate)
This form is a notice that tells interested people that a hearing is scheduled for a case. It lists the date, time, and place where the hearing will happen.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF810 SC
Court Visitor's Report
This form is a report filled out by a court-appointed visitor to give the court information gathered from investigating a person. It asks about the person's daily life, finances, and their feelings about proposed guardianship or conservatorship.
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Eff. May 1, 2024
- JDF811 SC
Court Visitor's Report (Emergency Appointments)
This form is a report filled out by a court-appointed visitor to document an investigation. It asks questions about the person involved, their understanding of the legal process, and who in their life might help them make decisions.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF889 SC
Waiver of Hearing, Waiver of Final Conservator's Report, Waiver of Audit and Approval of Schedule of Distribution
This form allows a person to agree to several things related to a conservatorship, including giving up the right to see the final report from the conservator and approving how the estate's assets will be given out. It is a formal agreement signed under penalty of perjury.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF897
Online Conservator's Report Attachment Sheet (OCRA)
This form is an attachment sheet used with the Online Conservator’s Report. It is used to list and attach supporting documents, such as bank statements or copies of bonds, that go with the main report being filed.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2024
- JDF949 SC
Notice of Hearings to Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance
This form is a notice that tells interested people and property owners that a case has been started regarding the property of someone who has passed away. It informs everyone about the property and when a hearing is scheduled.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF950 SC
Notice of Hearing by Publication to Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance
This form is a notice that tells people who might have a claim to property that a hearing has been set. It informs interested people and owners about the property and when the court hearing will take place.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF704 SC
Order for Transfer of Lodged Will
This form is an order that tells the court to move a will that was left with them to a different court. It is used when the court decides that it is not the right place for the will to be handled.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2023
- JDF728
General Order (probate)
This form is a General Order used in probate cases. It is a document where the judge writes down the official decisions and instructions for the court regarding the estate.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF730 SC
Decree of Final Discharge
This form is a court order that officially ends a person's role as a fiduciary or conservator in an estate. It states that the court has reviewed certain documents and is making a final decision about the estate's status.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF792 SC
Certificate of Registration of a Protective Order (conservatorship)
This form is used to officially record and recognize a protective order or conservatorship that was established in another state. It confirms the powers of a conservator appointed by another state's court, while noting any limits set by Colorado law.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF809 SC
Order Appointing Court Visitor
This form is an official court order that appoints a person to act as a court visitor in a case. It asks the court to officially name someone to investigate matters related to the case.
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Eff. Feb 1, 2024
- JDF813 SC
Order Re: Court Visitor's Report
This form is an official court order used when a judge reviews a report written by a court visitor regarding emergency guardianship or special conservatorship. It allows the court to decide if the current powers of the guardian or conservator should be changed or if a follow-up hearing is needed.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF862 SC
Order Appointing Conservator for Minor
This form is an official court order that names and appoints a conservator for a minor. It details the reasons the court found necessary to appoint a conservator and sets out specific rules and duties for the appointed person.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF865 SC
Order for Deposit of Funds to Restricted Account- Conservatorship
This form is an order from the court that tells a Conservator or Special Conservator to open a special bank account for a minor or protected person. It sets rules for how money must be kept in the account and when the Conservator must report to the court.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF866 SC
Order for Deposit of Funds to Restricted Account and Annual Filing of Restricted Account Report
This form is an order from the court that tells a person acting for another person (a fiduciary) how to set up and manage a special bank account for a minor or protected person. It sets rules for depositing money and requires yearly reports to the court.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF869 SC
Order Allowing Withdrawal of Funds from Restricted Account
This form is an order from the court that decides whether or not a conservator can take money out of a restricted account. The judge uses this form to tell the conservator what they are allowed to withdraw and what they must do next.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF873 SC
Order Approving Settlement of Claims Pursuant to C.R.P.P. 62
This form is an official court document used to record a judge's decision that a settlement of claims is acceptable. It confirms that the court reviewed the settlement and found it to be in the best interest of the person involved.
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Eff. Mar 1, 2024
- JDF877 SC
Order Appointing Special Conservator - Adult or Minor
This form is an official court order used to officially name a special conservator for an adult or a minor. It records the court's decision to appoint someone to manage the protected person's property and care until a later hearing.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF878 SC
Order Appointing Conservator for Adult
This form is an official court order that names and appoints a conservator for an adult. It details the reasons the court found necessary to appoint a conservator and sets out the conservator's specific duties and required filings.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF883 SC
Order Regarding Conservator's Financial Plan
This form is used by the court to write an official order about a Conservator's Financial Plan. It states whether the court approves the plan, if it approves it with certain rules, or if it does not approve the plan and gives reasons why.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF884 SC
Order Appointing Co-Conservator or Successor Conservator
This form is an official court order used when a judge makes a decision about appointing a co-conservator or a successor conservator for a protected person. It records the court's official decision regarding the appointment and sets out certain requirements for the new conservator.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF890 SC
Order to Terminate Conservatorship
This form is an official court order used to officially end a conservatorship. It is used when the court decides that the conservatorship should end because of certain reasons listed on the form.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF891
Registration of Foreign Protective Order (conservatorship of an adult)
This form is used to officially register and recognize a protective order for an adult that was issued in a state other than Colorado. It requires the person filing to state that they were appointed as the conservator in another state and to provide copies of the foreign court's documents.
WordJudgment
Eff. Feb 1, 2024
- JDF913 SC
Order for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is an official court order that formally approves a will and appoints a person to manage the estate without a full, formal court process. It confirms that the necessary documents have been filed and that the person named is qualified to act as the representative.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF917 SC
Order for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is an order from the court that officially appoints someone to act as the personal representative for an estate. It confirms that the person applying meets certain requirements and that the appointment is happening without a bond in an unsupervised way.
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Eff. Sep 1, 2025
- JDF918 SC
Judgment and Order Determining Heirs and Devisees
This form is a court document used to officially state who the legal heirs or devisees are for property belonging to a deceased person or people. It records the court's findings about who owns the property after the death of the original decedent.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF921 SC
Order Admitting Will to Formal Probate and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is an official court order that formally accepts a will into the probate process and officially names a person to manage the estate. It records details about the deceased person, the will, and the appointed personal representative.
WordJudgment
Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF923 SC
Order of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative
This form is an official court order that declares that a person died without a will (intestacy). It also officially names and appoints a person to manage the deceased person's estate.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF925 SC
Order for Informal Appointment of Special Administrator
This form is an order from the court that officially appoints a Special Administrator for an estate. It states that the court has reviewed an application and has decided who is qualified to take charge of the estate's assets.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF927 SC
Order Appointing Special Administrator
This form is an order from the court that officially names and appoints a Special Administrator for an estate. It records the court's findings that the appointment is necessary and names the person who is being appointed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF952
Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative
This form is used by the court to officially appoint a new person to take over the duties of a personal representative for an estate. It confirms that the previous representative is no longer serving and names the new person who has the right to take over.
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Eff. Mar 1, 2026
- JDF964 SC
Order for Final Settlement
This form is an official court order used to officially close out an estate case. It records that the court has reviewed a request for final settlement and is issuing orders regarding the distribution of the estate's assets.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF968 SC
Certificate of Registrar
This form is a Certificate of Registrar used to officially state that the person managing an estate has finished handling all the estate's business. It confirms that any lien placed on property to secure the manager's actions is now removed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF971 SC
Order Closing Estate After 3 Years
This form is a notice and order that the court uses to close an estate if no action has been taken in that estate for three years or more. It states that the court will close the estate and end the personal representative's job unless someone shows a good reason why it shouldn't happen within 35 days.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF991 SC
Order Re-Opening Estate
This form is an order used by the court to officially reopen an estate after a petition has been filed. It asks the court to appoint a personal representative and sets out the rules and duties for that person.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF1350
ICWA Assessment (Domestic, Probate, Adoption)
This form is an assessment used in certain court cases to gather information about whether a child or the child's family members are connected to any American Indian or Alaska Native tribes. It asks for details about tribal membership and residency near reservations.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2025
- JDF705 SC
Probate Case Information Sheet
This form is a sheet used by the court to gather important information about the people involved in a probate case, such as the person being cared for and the appointed guardian or conservator. It asks for names, dates of birth, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers for these individuals.
Fillable PDFGeneral & info
Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF717
Certificate of Service (probate)
This form is a Certificate of Service used to prove that a copy of a document was given to specific people in a probate case. It requires the person filing it to state when the document was sent, what the document was, and how it was sent.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF718 SC
Return of Service (probate)
This form is used to officially state that certain legal papers were delivered to specific people in a probate case. It requires the person filing it to swear that the service was done correctly.
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Eff. Jan 1, 2024
- JDF721 SC
Irrevocable Power of Attorney
This form is an Irrevocable Power of Attorney that allows a person to officially name the court clerk as the person who can receive all official notices and legal papers for them. This power only applies to matters related to a specific estate case.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF725
Contact Information Change (probate)
This form is a notice used to tell the court that the person filling it out has changed their contact information. It allows the person to update details like their name, mailing address, phone numbers, and email address on file with the court.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF727 SC
Withdrawal or Satisfaction of Claim (probate)
This form is used to officially end a claim against an estate. The person filling it out can either give up the claim or state that the claim has already been paid off.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF731 SC
Receipt and Release
This form is a document used to record that someone has received money or property from an estate. It allows the person receiving the items to sign away their right to make future claims against the estate or the person managing it.
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Eff. Dec 1, 2025
- JDF750
Instructions for Delegation of Power (probate)
These instructions explain how a parent or guardian can give someone else the legal authority to make decisions for a minor or incapacitated person. The document describes what the power covers and notes that the original, signed, and notarized document does not need to be filed with the Court.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF752
Notice of Change of Address (of Ward or Protected Person)
This form is a notice used to tell the court that a ward or protected person has moved. It asks the court to record the new address for the person who is the subject of the guardianship or conservatorship.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF781 SC
Provisional Letters
This form is used to show that someone has been temporarily appointed as a guardian or conservator by the court. It proves the person has the authority to act, but this authority will end after 60 days unless the court extends it.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF796
Court Visitor Info Sheet
This sheet provides information to someone who has been appointed a court visitor. It explains what the visitor does, what supported decision making is, what the visitor's report will include, and what the court will do after receiving that report.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF798
Conservator Request Info Sheet
This form is an information sheet that explains what happens when someone asks the court to appoint a conservator for a person. It describes the court's process for deciding if a conservator is needed and what the conservator's responsibilities are.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF853 SC
Notice of Death
This form is a Notice of Death used to officially tell the court that a person who was under guardianship or conservatorship has passed away. It requires the person filing the form to confirm the details and sign a statement under penalty of perjury.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF863 SC
Letters of Conservatorship - Minor
This form provides official proof that someone has been appointed as a conservator for a minor. It shows the date of appointment and details the specific powers the conservator has, or if those powers have any limits.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF867 SC
Acknowledgment of Deposit of Funds to Restricted Account
This form is an acknowledgment from a bank stating that funds have been put into a restricted account for a protected person or minor. It confirms the details of the deposit and agrees that the bank will only let money be taken out with a court order.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF870
Restricted Account Log
This form is a log used to track details about a restricted bank account. It asks for information about the person protected by the account, the person managing the account, and details about the account itself.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF871
Check Register
This form is a record used to track money that is either received or spent in a case. It has columns to list the date, an identification number, a description of the item, and the amounts of money received and disbursed.
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Eff. Jul 1, 2023
- JDF880 SC
Letters of Conservatorship - Adult
This form provides official letters showing that a person has been appointed as a conservator for an adult. It states when the conservator was appointed and what powers they have, or if those powers have specific limits.
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Eff. May 1, 2024
- JDF885 SC
Conservator's Report
This form is a detailed report used by a conservator to give the court an update on the protected person's finances. It asks for information about the person's contact details, the conservator's details, and a full accounting of all money coming in and going out of the protected person's accounts.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF892 SC
Certificate of Registration & Recognition of Protective Orders From Other States - Conservatorship for Adult
This form is used to officially register and have the court recognize protective orders for an adult that were issued in another state. It confirms the foreign conservator's powers while noting any limits set by Colorado law.
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Eff. Feb 1, 2024
- JDF896
Restricted Account Report
This form is a Restricted Account Report used to show the money in an account for a protected person. It asks for the time period the report covers and requires the filer to show the account balance for that time.
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Eff. Feb 1, 2024
- JDF898 SC
Public Administrator's Statement of Account (small estates)
This form is a statement that a Public Administrator must file with the court to close a small estate. It requires listing all the money that came into the estate and all the money that was spent or given out.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF914 SC
Certification of an Electronic Will
This form is used to officially certify a paper copy of an electronic will to the court. It asks the person signing to confirm that the attached paper copy is a true and accurate copy of the electronic will.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF915 SC
Letters Testamentary/of Administration
This form is used to show that someone has been officially appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person. It confirms the appointed person's authority to act regarding the estate.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF928 SC
Letters of Special Administrator
This form records that someone has been officially appointed as a Special Administrator for an estate. It shows the administrator's authority to manage and handle the estate's assets according to Colorado law.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF930 SC
Certificate of Ancillary Filing - Decedent Estate
This form is a document used to officially state that certain papers related to a deceased person's estate have been filed with the court. It is used to confirm that a foreign court's appointment documents for the estate representative have been submitted.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF940 SC
Information of Appointment
This form provides official information about an estate, including details about the deceased person, the will (if one exists), and who has been appointed as the personal representative. It serves to notify interested people about the status of the estate administration.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF942 SC
Interim/Final Accounting
This form is used to create a detailed record, called an accounting, that shows all the money that came in and all the money that went out for an estate. It helps track the money from the start date to the end date of the accounting period.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF943 SC
Notice to Creditors (publication)
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.
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Eff. Oct 1, 2026
- JDF944 SC
Notice to Creditors (mail)
This form is a notice that tells people who have claims against an estate that they must submit those claims to the personal representative or the court by a certain date. It warns that claims not submitted by the deadline might be permanently blocked.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF945 SC
Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estates)
This form is a notice from the person managing an estate that tells someone that a claim they filed against the estate is being rejected. It states that if the person does not take action within 63 days, the claim might be permanently dismissed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2024
- JDF957
Instructions for Closing an Estate Formally
This document provides instructions for the formal process of closing an estate through the court. It explains the steps needed, such as filing specific forms and ensuring certain documents are on file, to get the estate officially closed by the court.
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Eff. Apr 1, 2024
- JDF966 SC
Statement of Personal Representative Closing Small Estate
This form is used by a Personal Representative to tell the court that a small estate has been fully managed and closed. It requires the representative to state that the estate's value was small and that all necessary actions, like paying debts and distributing assets, have been completed.
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Eff. Jun 1, 2023
- JDF974
How to Guide for Abandoned Estates
This guide explains the process for handling abandoned estate planning documents, which includes how to submit new documents, ask for certified copies, or request that documents be deleted. It directs users to other specific forms for these actions.
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Eff. Sep 1, 2023
- JDF975
Filing Statement for Abandoned Estate Documents
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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Eff. Sep 1, 2023
- JDF998
Guide to Collecting Personal Property
This guide explains how to collect personal property belonging to someone who has passed away. It directs users to use a separate affidavit form (JDF 999) instead of filing anything with the court.
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Eff. Mar 1, 2026