INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. ORDER APPOINTING STUDENT VISITOR

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Washington D.C. court to appoint a student visitor for a ward. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult who is the subject of the case.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 2: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 3: On the next blank line, enter the month.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the last two digits of the year.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the name of the student.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the name of the university.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 7: The remainder of this paragraph states that the student being appointed is participating in the Guardianship Assistance Program and is hereby authorized to visit with the ward in his or her present place of abode. The student visitor is also authorized to evaluate the ward's current status and consult with the guardian, family members, caregivers, and other persons having significant information about the ward's current situation. Additionally, the student visitor is authorized to determine if the ward has unmet needs that should be brought to the attention of the court.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 8: The next paragraph states that the student visitor will have access to any medical, psychological or sociological evaluation ward records, as well as receiving $10 for mileage and transportation fees. 

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the month and date on which this order will expire.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the last two digits of the year in which this order will expire.

Washington D.C. Order Appointing Student Visitor Step 11: On the next blank line, the judge should enter their signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSERVATORS

The form discussed in this article is an information document intended to assist Washington D.C. conservators understand the responsibilities of their appointment. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 1: The first requirement discussed is that upon appointment the conservator shall qualify by filing bond, as well as an Acceptance and Consent to Jurisdiction form.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 2: The second requirement discussed is that the conservator develop an individual conservatorship plan in consultation with the guardian (if any) and, to the maximum extent possible, the ward. This plan must be submitted within 60 days of appointment.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 3: The third requirement discussed is to become or remain personally acquainted with the ward and maintain sufficient knowledge of their capacities, limitations and needs to ensure that care and maintenance is adequate.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 4: The fourth requirement discussed is that the conservator ensure that money is available each month for the personal or incidental use of the ward if sufficient funds are available.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 5: The fifth requirement discussed is that the conservator ensure funds for care, support and maintenance of their ward are paid to the nursing home or other authorized caretaker promptly when due.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 6: The sixth requirement discussed is that the conservator make a timely application for Medicare benefits if a ward's financial resources are soon to become depleted and they become eligible for this program.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 7: The next page is the beginning of the conservatorship information sheet. The first six topics covered on this page are permanent general conservatorships, permanent limited conservatorships, special or temporary conservators, title by appointment, qualification and appraisal.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 8: The next page discusses seven additional topics.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 9: The next page discusses three additional topics.

Washington D.C. Specific Instructions To Conservators Step 10: The last page contains miscellaneous additional information.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN – MINOR (Form JDF 823)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document concerning the process of appointing a guardian for a minor in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 1: The first section contains general information about the process of appointing a guardian for a minor.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 2: The next section contains a glossary of common terms it is important to know before undertaking the process of appointing a guardian for a minor. Those unable to understand this information are advised to contact a lawyer.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 3: The next section concerns fees it will be necessary to pay as part of the process of appointing a guardian for a minor.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 4: The next section concerns the forms it will be necessary to file, as well as a checklist of the relevant documents.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 5: The remainder of the form contains a step-by-step overview of the process of appointing a guardian for a minor. Step 1 concerns the completion of relevant documents.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 6: Step 2 concerns the process of filing your completed documents with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 7: Step 3 concerns giving notice to parents and other interested persons (if any) by mail or publication.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 8: Step 4 concerns giving notice of hearing to the minor with a personal service affidavit. This step only applies if the minor is age 12 or older.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 9: Step 5 concerns the hearing.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian – Minor JDF 823 Step 10: Step 6 concerns the requirements of the guardian following their appointment to this position by the court.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO AFFIDAVIT REGARDING DUE DILIGENCE AND PROOF OF PUBLICATION (Form JDF 714)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a petitioner in a Colorado probate course who has given notice of a hearing via publication after being unable to locate a person entitled to this notice. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver probate court, as well as entering the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 2: In the second box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing "In the interests of" or "In the matter of the estate of" and enter the name of the party concerned.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. Those without representation from a lawyer should instead enter their name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the title of the pleading.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 6: In the first column of the table provided, enter the name of each person who could not be located.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 7: In the second column, enter the last known address of each person who could not be located.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 8: In the third column, describe the type of efforts made to identify and locate each person who could not be found.

Colorado Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence And Proof Of Publication JDF 714 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the first date on which notice of hearing by publication was made. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO REQUEST FOR MINOR CORRECTION (Form JDF 740)

The form discussed in this article is discussed to request a minor correction to a document filed in Colorado conservatorship or guardianship proceedings. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 3: On the next blank line, enter the court address.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 4: In the second box, indicate with a check mark whether this document is filed in the interests of or in the matter of an estate and enter the name of the party concerned.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 5: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. Those not represented by a lawyer should provide their own name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 6: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the document for which you are requesting a minor correction be made.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date on which this document was filed.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 10: On the next set of blank lines, specify the corrections you are requesting be made.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 11: On the next blank line, your attorney should enter their signature and the date.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter your signature and the date.

Colorado Request For Minor Correction JDF 740 Step 13: Complete the bottom of the form as instructed to document service of notice to all parties required to receive it.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP – MINOR (Form JDF 863)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court as part of the process of appointing a conservator for a minor. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the minor.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 6: In the third box, enter the case number.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the division.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the person being appointed.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the court order appointing the person was issued.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the date of birth of the minor.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 12: On the next five blank lines, note any restrictions on the conservator's authority to act.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 14: On the next blank line, the probate registrar, clerk of court or deputy clerk of court should provide their signature.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 15: On the next blank line, the date should be entered.

Colorado Letters Of Conservatorship – Minor JDF 863 Step 16: On the last blank line, the probate registrar, clerk of court or deputy clerk of court should provide their signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP (Form JDF 888)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the termination of a Colorado conservatorship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court in the first box. Additionally, provide the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the protected person.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, instead enter your own name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this concerns the conservatorship of an adult or a minor.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 6: On line 1, indicate with a check mark whether you are the conservator, the protected person or a person interested in the protected person's welfare. If the latter, specify your interest in them.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 7: On line 2, enter your name, street address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 8: Check the first box on line 3 if the conservatorship was created solely due to the minority of the protected person and enter their date of birth.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 9: Check the second box if the protected person died and enter their date of death.

Colorado Petition For Termination Of Conservatorship JDF 888 Step 10: Check the third box if an estate has been opened. Enter the county in which this occurred, the case number and the name of the appointed personal representative. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO ORDER OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Form JDF 923)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court during probate of an estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether this is being issued by a district court or the Denver Probate Court. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 3: In the third box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the name of the petitioner.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 6: On line 2, enter the date of death.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 7: On line 3, enter the city, county and state in which the decedent was domiciled or resided.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 8: Check the box on line 7 if a prior informal finding as to testacy is set aside.

Colorado Order Of Intestacy, Determination Of Heirs And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 923 Step 9: In the table provided on line 8, enter the name of each heir in the first column, their relationship to the decedent in the second column, and their share or percentage of the estate in the third column. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING TO INTERESTED PERSONS (Form JDF 806)

The form discussed in this article is used to give notice of an upcoming hearing regarding a Colorado estate to interested persons. This form can be filed by hand, first-class mail, certified mail, e-served or faxed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 3: Enter the name of the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 4: Enter the court address where indicated.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the respondent.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 6: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 7: In the next box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the time at which the hearing will be conducted.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom or division of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the address at which the hearing will be conducted.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 12: Check the first box if the hearing concerns a petition for appointment of a guardian.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 13: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY AFFIDAVIT (Form JDF 999)

The form discussed in this article is filed by the successor of a Colorado decedent regarding collection of personal property. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Judicial Branch of the state of Colorado.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which you are filing.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 2: On line 1, enter your name.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 3: Line 2 states that you are a successor of the decedent and are at least 18 years of age or older.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 4: On line 3, enter the name of the decedent.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 5: Line 4 states that the total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or as part of intestate succession does not exceed $61,000 as of January 1, 2012.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 6: Line 5 states that no application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 7: In the first column of the chart provided on line 6, enter the name of each successor.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 8: In the second column, enter the proportion or percentage of the estate of each successor.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 9: On line 7, enter your signature and the date. By signing, you acknowledge that you understand that you are answerable and accountable to any subsequently appointed personal representative of the estate or any other person in possession of a superior right to the estate.

Colorado Collection Of Personal Property By Affidavit JDF 999 Step 10: The remainder of the form should be completed by a notary public, who will enter the county, state, date, the date their commission expires and their signature before affixing their seal.