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General Information

In Colorado, probate matters include but are not limited to the appointment of personal representatives and the administration and settlement of decedents’ estates, trust registrations and trust actions, and the appointment and monitoring of guardians and conservators for minors and adults. District Court Judges in all counties and some Magistrates, except in the City and County of Denver hear probate cases. The Colorado Constitution created the Denver Probate Court and defines its jurisdiction, which includes all probate matters, alcohol/drug commitments and related matters, and the adjudication of the mentally ill.

Self-Help Resources

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Additional information regarding Estate Cases


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Additional information regarding Guardianship for Adults and Minors
Additional information regarding Conservatorship for Adults and Minors

Visit our Self Help and Court Forms page for more self help topics and resources.

Quick Guides and Manuals

Refer to these quick guides, printable presentations, and manuals for an overview of the process of appointing a Guardian or Conservator:

Colorado Bar Association Brochures

The Colorado Bar Association provides legal informational brochures on a wide range of topics, including:

Court Visitor Training
Court Visitors
CCOCR Login

Access to the Colorado Courts Online Conservator's Report Application. Currently, the application is being piloted and is only available to professional conservator’s taking part in the pilot project in the 1st (Jefferson and Gilpin), 2nd (Denver Probate), 4th (El Paso), 18th (Arapahoe), 19th (Weld) and 23rd (Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln) judicial districts.

For Attorneys

CLE in Colorado, Inc. has converted JDF forms to WordPerfect for some of their publications, including The Green Book: Selected Colorado Materials on Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Taxes and Colorado Probate System. To purchase these or other CLE publications, please visit the Colorado Bar website, or call (303) 860-0608.

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