INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS TO FILE PETITION TO ACCEPT ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND/OR CONSERVATORSHIP IN COLORADO FROM SENDING STATE (Form JDF 782)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document outlining the process of filing a petition to accept an adult guardianship and/or conservatorship in Colorado from another sending state. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch. 

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 1: The first section contains general information about the process of filing a petition to accept adult guardianship and/or conservatorship in Colorado from a sending state.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 2: The next section contains a glossary of common terms it is important to understand throughout this process. Those unable to understand this information are advised to obtain the assistance of an attorney.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 3: The next section concerns the filing fees it will be necessary to pay.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 4: The next section concerns the forms it will be necessary to file, as well as a checklist of these documents.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 5: The remainder of the form is a step-by-step overview of this process. Step 1 concerns completion of the applicable documents.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 6: Step 2 concerns the process of filing the completed documents with the court.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 7: Step 3 concerns giving notice of non-appearance hearings.

Colorado Instructions To File Petition To Accept Adult Guardianship And/Or Conservatorship In Colorado From Sending State JDF 782 Step 8: Step 4 concerns non-appearance hearings. Upon receipt of the Provisional Order to Accept from the court, it is the guardian and/or conservator's document to file this with the sending state.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO ORDER FOR TRANSFER OF LODGED WILL (Form JDF 704)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court to order the transfer of a lodged will from the court where it is inappropriately lodged to the appropriate court. The document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 1: Check the first box if issuing the form in district court.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 2: Check the second box if issuing the form in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 4: On the second blank line, enter the court address.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the case number.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the division.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the petitioner.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the petition to transfer the will was filed.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the name of the court to which the form should be transferred.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the state in which this court is located.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Order For Transfer Of Lodged Will JDF 704 Step 14: On the next blank line, the judge or magistrate should enter their signature. Indicate which with a check mark.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO MOTION TO RELEASE TRUST REGISTRATION STATEMENT (Form JDF 733)

The form discussed in this article is used to file a motion to release a Colorado trust registration statement. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing this motion in district court in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 3: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 4: In the second box, enter the name of the settlor who created the trust.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 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. If not represented by a lawyer, instead enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 6: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 7: On line 1, enter the date on which the trust was registered with the court and the registration number.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 8: Check the first box on line 3 if requesting that the court release registration of the trust because the principal place of administration has changed and enter the new address, city, state and zip code of administration.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 9: Check the second box if your reason for this request is other and explain.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Colorado Motion To Release Trust Registration Statement JDF 733 Step 12: Complete the second page as instructed to certify service of this motion on all people who are entitled to it.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF DEATH (Form JDF 853)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Colorado guardian or conservator to provide notice of the death of their ward or protected person. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate court.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the ward or protected person.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 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 a lawyer, enter your own name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 8: On the first blank line of line 1, enter the name of the minor or protected person.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 9: On the second blank line, enter the date of death.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 10: Indicate whether the person who died was the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship with a check mark.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 11: Check the first box on line 2 if the guardian's authority to act on behalf of the ward has terminated.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 12: Check the second box if the conservator's authority to act on behalf of the protected person is limited and the conservator will conclude administration of the estate.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 13: On the next blank line, the conservator, guardian or their attorney should provide their signature and the date.

Colorado Notice Of Death JDF 853 Step 14: Complete the bottom of the page as instructed to certify service of this notice to all relevant parties.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO CONSERVATOR'S INVENTORY WITH FINANCIAL PLAN AND MOTION FOR APPROVAL (Form JDF 882)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Colorado conservator within 60 days of their appointment. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 1: Indicate whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court with a check mark in the first box. Additionally, enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the protected person.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their address, phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address, fax number, phone number and email address.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date of appointment.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the date as of which the inventory values are current.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the filing due date.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 9: Indicate whether this is an initial or amended inventory with a check mark.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 10: Check the next statement if this matter is routine and expected to be unopposed.

Colorado Conservator's Inventory With Financial Plan And Motion For Approval JDF 882 Step 11: Check the next statement if you will set this matter for hearing on the appearance docket. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Form JDF 920)

This document is filed to petition for the formal probate of a will and the formal appointment of a personal representative for a Colorado estate. This form can be found on the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 2: Enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned in the second box.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 3: In the third box, enter your attorney's name and address, as well as their telephone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. Those not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their name, address, telephone number and email address.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 4: On line 1, enter your name, relationship to the decedent, street address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 5: On line 2, enter the date of the death, the decedent's age in years at the time, and the city, county and state in which they resided or were domiciled at the time.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 6: Check the first box on line 3 if the decedent had their domicile or residence in the county in which you are filing at the time of death.

Colorado Petition For Formal Probate Of Will And Formal Appointment Of Personal Representative JDF 920 Step 7: Check the second box if the decedent was not a resident of California but had property in this county at the time of death. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS (Form JDF 945)

The form discussed in this article is filed by the personal representative of a Colorado estate to notify a claimant of a disallowance of their claims. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 3: Enter the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 4: Enter the address of the court where indicated.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 6: In the third box, enter your attorney's name and address, as well as their phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the claimant.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the claim was presented.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 10: Check the first box if all of the claim is disallowed.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 11: Check the second box if part of the claim is disallowed and enter the amount.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 12: Enter the date on the next blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 13: Sign and print your name on the next two blank lines.

Colorado Notice Of Disallowance Of Claims JDF 945 Step 14: On the last three blank lines, enter your address, city, state, zip code and phone number. Complete the bottom portion as documented to certify service of this notice.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE AND ORDER CLOSING ESTATE AFTER THREE YEARS OR MORE (Form JDF 971)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court to close an estate in which no action has been taken for three years or more. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Judicial Branch of Colorado.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 1: Check the first box if this notice and order is being issued by a district court.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 2: Check the second box if this notice and order is being issued by the Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 3: Enter the name of the county in which the court is located where indicated.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 5: Enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned where indicated.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 6: Enter the case number where indicated.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 7: Enter the division and courtroom where indicated.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the attorney or personal representative to whom this notice and order are being issued.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 10: On the next blank line, the person issuing the form should enter their signature.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 11: Check the first box if the person signing is a judge.

Colorado Notice And Order Closing Estate After Three Years Or More JDF 971 Step 12: Check the second box if the person signing is a magistrate. Check the third box if the person signing is a registrar.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN DEMAND FOR NOTICE (Form PC 555)

The form discussed in this article is used by someone with financial or property interest in a Michigan estate to demand notice of probate proceedings. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 3: On the first blank line of line 1, enter the address of the decedent at the time of death.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 4: On the second blank line, enter the date of death.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 5: Line 2 states that you demand mailed notice pursuant to MCL 700.3205.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 6: On line 3, describe your financial or property interest in the estate.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 7: On the first blank line of line 4, type or print your name. In the instructional portion on top, note that you may request to have notice sent either to you, to your attorney (if applicable) or both. Indicate which by circling "and" or "or" as appropriate.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 8: On the second blank line, enter your street address.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 9: On the third blank line, enter your city, state, zip code and telephone number number, including the area code.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 10: If represented by an attorney, on the next blank line type or print their name, as well as providing their bar number.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 11: If applicable, on the next blank line enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 12: If applicable, on the next blank line enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney, including the area code.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Demand For Notice PC 555 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION AND ORDER FOR ASSIGNMENT (Form PC 556)

The form discussed in this article is filed by someone with interested in the Michigan estate of a  decedent to petition for the assignment of property. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the decedent.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter the last four digits of the Social Security number of the decedent.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 4: On the third blank line, enter your name and relationship to the decedent.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 5: On line 1, enter the date of death.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 6: Check the first box on line 2 if the decedent was a resident of the city or township in which you are filing and enter its name.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 7: Check the second box if the decedent lived outside Michigan and left an estate within the county you are filing in to be administered.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 8: On the first blank line on line 3, enter the total funeral and burial expenses.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 9; In the first column of the table provided, enter the name of each person who contributed to funeral and burial expenses.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 10: In the second column, enter the amount contributed by each person.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the amount of funeral and burial expenses that remain unpaid.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 12: In the first column of the table provided on line 4, enter a description of each item of the decedent's property.

Michigan Petition And Order For Assignment PC 556 Step 13: In the second column, enter the value of each item of property. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.