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About the Denver Probate Court The Denver Probate Court, referred to as the 24th Judicial District, encompasses all of the City and County of Denver....
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The Ways to Open an Estate
About Being Named in a Will as the Guardian for a Minor A parent may name a guardian for his/her minor children in a will or other signed document....
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If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for a program or service, it is recommended that you make your request at least two weeks in advance in order ...
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Criteria to Become the Conservator for a Minor Any person concerned about the minor's financial situation, or any person who would be negatively affected if the minor's finances are not mana...
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General Information for District Civil Cases District Court Civil cases over $25,000 can be very complex....
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Criteria for Ending a Conservatorship A person (adult or minor) who has the help of a conservator is known as a Protected Person....
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What is the Colorado Civil Access Pilot Project (CAPP)? The CAPP Rules apply only to the Colorado District Courts listed in CJD 11-02....
Court Services
General Information This page contains useful information and resources for attorneys and non-attorneys who perform Court Appointed Counsel work in Colorado....
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About Guardianship for Minors Use the forms and instructions in this section to learn how to become the guardian for a minor, as well as what to do if you are named in a will as the guardian...
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List of Fees Fees are listed by case type below. Visit the Fee Waiver page for forms and guides. Fee Increase The Legislature increased many court filing fees on January 1, 2025....
Become the Guardian for an Adult
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Criteria to Become the Guardian for an Adult Any person who is concerned about the well-being of an adult can file a guardianship case....
Criteria to Become the Conservator for an Adult Any person concerned about the adult's financial situation, or any person who would be negatively affected if the adult's finances are not man...
Criteria to Transfer a Conservatorship Case to Colorado from Another State If you are the conservator for an adult (Protected Person) in another state, you can ask the court to transfer the ...
Criteria to Transfer a Guardianship Case to Colorado from Another State If you are the guardian for an adult (Ward) in another state, you can ask the court to transfer the guardianship case ...
Become the Guardian for a Minor
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Criteria to Become the Guardian for a Minor Any person concerned about the welfare of a minor can file a guardianship case. You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for a minor....
Disclaim Someone as a Parent
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Criteria to Disclaim Someone as a Parent If the person that you thought was the biological parent of your child isn't, you can ask the court to decide that the person is not the parent....
Establish Someone as a Parent
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Identify Where to File Your Paperwork You can file your paperwork in the district court in the county where the child or the alleged parent lives or is found, or in any county where public a...
Criteria to Transfer a Conservatorship Case from Colorado to Another State If you are the conservator for an adult (Protected Person), you can ask the court to transfer the conservatorship c...
Criteria to Transfer a Guardianship Case from Colorado to Another State If you are the guardian for an adult (Ward), you can ask the court to transfer the guardianship case to another state ...
Replace a Guardian
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Criteria for Replacing a Guardian A person who is under the care of a guardian is referred to as a "Ward"....
Add a Guardian
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Criteria for Adding a Guardian A person who is under the care of a guardian is referred to as a "Ward". If there is already a guardian in place, you can ask the court to add someone else....