INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION

The form discussed in this article filed to waive your right to notice of a hearing regarding a petition in a Washington D.C. probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult who is the subject of the probate case.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 2: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 3: On the next blank line, enter the date of the hearing.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the month of the hearing.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the last two digits of the year of the hearing.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the time of the hearing.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 7: Circle "a.m." or "p.m." as applicable to the scheduled hearing time.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 8: Enter the courtroom number on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 9: Enter the date on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 10: Enter your signature on the next blank line. Type your name on the last blank line of the first page.

Washington D.C. Waiver Of Notice Of Hearing On Petition Step 13: The second page contains a Certificate of Service that is to be completed by the person who served notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the person completing the form above. Enter the date on which this was done on the first blank line, the month on the next blank line, the last two digits of the year on the next blank line, the type of notice sent on the next blank line and your signature on the last blank line.

INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. CERTIFICATE OF FILING DISCLAIMER 

The form discussed in this article is used to file a disclaimer of interest in assets related to a Washington D.C. probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Washington D.C. judicial system.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 1: Enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned on the first blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 2: Enter your name on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 3: Enter the date on which you submitted the disclaimer on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 4: Enter the month in which you submitted the disclaimer on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 5: Enter the last two digits of the year in which you submitted the disclaimer on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 6: Enter the name of the person whose disclaimer was filed on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 7: Enter the street address of the person whose disclaimer was filed on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 8: Enter the city, state and zip code of the person whose disclaimer was filed on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 9: Enter the telephone number of the person whose disclaimer was filed on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 10: Enter the name of the person whose assets are concerned on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 11: Check the next box if submitting this in relation to a case. Enter the case number.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 12: Check the next box if no case relating to this disclaimer has been opened in the probate division.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 13: Enter your name on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 14: Enter your signature on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Certificate Of Filing Disclaimer Step 15: Enter your address and telephone number on the last four blank lines.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLOSING AN ESTATE FORMALLY (Form JDF 957)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document outlining the process for formally closing an estate in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 1: The first section of this document contains general information about the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 2: The next section of this document contains a glossary of common terms it is necessary to understand during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 3: The next section concerns filing fees it may be necessary to pay during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 4: The next section lists all documents it may be necessary to file during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 5: The remainder of this document contains step-by-step instructions for closing a Colorado estate formally. Step 1 is to ensure that the documents listed are on file with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 6: Step 2 is the completion of necessary forms, including the Petition For Final Settlement (JDF 960).

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 7: Step 3 is to file the court the completed documents.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 8: Step 4 concerns non-appearance dockets and evidentiary hearings. For the latter, you must contact the court for a hearing date.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 9: Step 5 concerns obtaining a signed copy of the Decree of Final Discharge (JDF 730) from the court, which will close the estate. For certified copies of this decree, you should contact the office of the clerk of court.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 10: You must also file a Receipt and Release (JDF 731) from each person identified in the Schedule of Distribution or file proof of distribution.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO GENERAL MOTION (Form JDF 724)

The form discussed in this article is used to file a general motion in a Colorado probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch. 

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 3: Enter the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 4: Enter the court address where indicated.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 5: In the second box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing "in the interest of " or "in the matter of the estate of" and enter the name of the party concerned.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 6: 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, instead provide your name, address, phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 8: Enter the division on the next blank line.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 9: Enter the courtroom on the next blank line.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 11: On the next set of blank lines, explain why you are an interested person in the case whose number is provided above.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 12: On the next set of blank lines, explain your request.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 13: On the next set of blank lines, explain the reasons for your request.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 15: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 16: On the next blank line, type or print your name.

Colorado General Motion JDF 724 Step 17: On the last three blank lines, enter your address, city, state, zip code and phone number.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING TO RESPONDENT (ADULT OR MINOR) (Form JDF 807)

The form discussed in this article is used to give notice of a hearing on a petition for the appointment of a Colorado guardian or conservator to the respondent concerned. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the respondent.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 6: 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 name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the time of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom or division of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the address of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 12: Indicate the type of petition concerned with check marks where applicable.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Respondent (Adult Or Minor) JDF 807 Step 13: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.