INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO DECREE OF FINAL DISCHARGE (Form JDF 730)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court to discharge a fiduciary of an estate once their duties have been completed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 1: In the first box, indicate whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court with a check mark. 

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 2: Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 3: Indicate whether this concerns a case "in the interests of" or regarding an estate with a check mark and enter the name of the party concerned in the second box.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 4: In the third box, enter the case number on the first blank line.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 5: Enter the division on the next blank line.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 6: Enter the courtroom on the next blank line.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the name of the personal representative or conservator being discharged.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 8: Check the next box if a personal representative is being discharged and enter the date on which they filed receipts showing compliance with the Order for Final Settlement and Distribution.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 9: Check the next box if a conservator is being discharged and enter the date on which they filed receipts showing compliance with the Order Terminating Conservatorship.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 10: On line 3, enter any other actions being ordered along with this pre-printed on this form.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 12: On the next blank line, the judge, magistrate or registrar should enter their signature.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 13: Check the next box if the person signing is a judge.

Colorado Decree Of Final Discharge JDF 730 Step 14: Check the applicable box if the person signing is a magistrate or registrar.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND/OR CONSERVATOR (Form JDF 812)

The form discussed in this article must be given to all persons who were given notice of a petition for appointment of a Colorado guardian or conservator within 30 days of the appointment. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 4: Enter the court address where indicated.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the ward or protected person.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 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. Those not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 8: Check the next box if the court appointed a guardian.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 9: Check the next box if the court appointed a conservator.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 10: Enter the date on the next blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 11: Enter your signature on the next blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Appointment Of Guardian And/Or Conservator JDF 812 Step 12: The bottom of the form should be completed as instructed once service of this notice has been completed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-CONSERVATOR OR SUCCESSOR CONSERVATOR (Form JDF 879)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the appointment of a co-conservator or successor conservator in Colorado. This document may be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 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 Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the protected person.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 3: Enter the name and address of your attorney in the third box, 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 Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this is a petition regarding the appointment of a co-conservator or successor conservator.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 6: On line 1, enter your name and relationship to the protected person.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 7: On line 2, enter the date on which letters of conservatorship were issued.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 8: On line 3, enter the name of the previously appointed conservator and place a check mark next to any applicable statements.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 9: On line 4, indicate with check marks whether you are nominating yourself or another person. If the latter, enter their name, relationship to the protected person, street address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 10: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO LETTERS TESTAMENTARY/OF ADMINISTRATION (Form JDF 915)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Colorado court as proof of the authority to act of an estate personal representative or successor personal representative. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 6: Enter the case number where indicated.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the division.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 9: Check the first box below if these are testamentary letters.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 10: Check the second box if these are letters of administration.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the name of the person being appointed.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the appointment was made.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 13: Check the next box if the person named was appointed personal representative.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 14: Check the next box if the person named was appointed successor personal representative.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 15: On the next blank line, enter the date of death.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 16: On the next four blank lines, note any restrictions on the representative's authority to act.

Colorado Letters Testamentary/Of Administration JDF 915 Step 17: The probate register, clerk of court or deputy clerk of court should date and sign the last two blank lines.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INTERIM/FINAL ACCOUNTING (Form JDF 942)

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

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 3: Enter the name of the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 4: Enter the court address on the next two blank lines.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 6: In the third box, enter the name of your lawyer, as well as their address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If you are not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 8: Check the first box if this is an interim account.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 9: Check the second box if this is a final account.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 10: On the next two blank lines, enter the beginning and ending dates of the period you are filing for.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the balance on hand at the beginning of this accounting period.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the total funds received or collected during this accounting period as detailed in the chart provided on the second page.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the total payments made during this accounting period as detailed in the chart provided on the third page.

Colorado Interim/Final Accounting JDF 942 Step 14: Complete the remainder of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO VERIFIED APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE FROM REGISTRAR (Form JDF 967)

The form discussed in this article is filed to apply for certification from a registrar of the completion of administration of a Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 3: Enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 4: Enter the court address.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 5: Enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned where indicated.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 6: Enter the name, fax number, phone number, email address and attorney registration number of your attorney. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 7: Enter the case number, division and courtroom where indicated.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 9: Check the first box if you are the personal representative.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 10: Check the second box if you are the surety.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 11: On line 1, enter the name of the personal representative whose appointment has been terminated.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Colorado Verified Application For Certificate From Registrar JDF 967 Step 14: The form should then be sworn to in the presence of a notary public or court clerk, who will enter the county, the date, the date their commission expires and their signature, as well as affixing their seal.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN APPLICATION/PETITION TO REOPEN ESTATE (Form PC 607)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a person interested in a Michigan estate to request that it be reopened. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 1: Check the first box if this is an application.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 2: Check the second box if this is a petition.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 3: Where indicated, enter the file number.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 4: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 5: On line 1, enter your interest in or relationship to the estate.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 6: On line 2, enter the names and addresses of any interested persons or their representatives who are not listed on the original application or petition.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 7: Check the box on line 3 if administration of the estate was completed and enter the name of the person who completed administration.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 8: Check the box on line 3a if the estate was subject to supervised administration at the time it was closed.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 9: Check the box on line 3b if the personal representative's authority to act was terminated for one of the reasons listed below. Indicate which with a check mark.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 10: Check the box on line 4 if the personal representative failed to complete their required duties, administration of the estate was not completed, and the estate was administratively closed by court order. If so, enter the name of the personal representative and the date on which the court order was issued.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 11: Check the first box on line 4a if the required duties have not been performed.

Michigan Application/Petition To Reopen Estate PC 607 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN ORDER FOR COMPLETE ESTATE SETTLEMENT (Form PC 595)

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Michigan court to order a complete estate settlement. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 3: On line 1, enter the date of the hearing, the name of the judge and their bar number.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 4: Check the box on line 4 if the final account is correct and ought to be allowed.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 5: Check the box on line 5a if the assets of the estate have been distributed and all properly presented claims have been paid, settled or disposed of.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 6: Check the box on line 5b if the schedule for distribution and payment of claims correctly identifies the manner in which assets remaining in the estate shall be paid and/or distributed.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 7: Check the box on line 6a if no Michigan estate or income tax is due.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 8: Check the box on line 6b if Michigan estate tax or inheritance tax has been paid in full. Attach evidence of full payment from the Michigan Department of Treasury.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 9: If the decedent's heirs have been determined, check the box on line 7 and enter their names.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 10: Check the box on line 8a if the decedent died intestate.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 11: Check the box on line 8b if the decedent died with a valid unrevoked will. Provide its date, as well as the date of any codicils.

Michigan Order For Complete Estate Settlement PC 595 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN RENUNCIATION OF RIGHT TO APPOINTMENT, NOMINATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND WAIVER OF NOTICE (Form PC 567)

This form is filed by someone with prior or equal right to appointment as the personal representative of a Michigan estate who wishes to renounce or waive that right. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 1: Where indicated, enter the file number.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 2: On the first person, enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 3: On line 1, type or print your name.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 4: Check the box on line 2 if renouncing your right to appointment as a personal representative.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 5: Check the first box on line 3 if you have the right to nominate a personal representative and wish to nominate. Type or print the name of the person you are nominating.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 6: Check the second box if renouncing your right to nominate a qualified person to act as a personal representative.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 7: Check the box on line 4 if you waive notice of appointment of a personal representative.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Renunciation Of Right To Appointment, Nomination Of Personal Representative And Waiver Of Notice PC 567 Step 9: On the next three blank lines, enter the name of your attorney, their bar number, and their street address, city, state, zip code and telephone number. Enter your signature, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number on the last three blank lines.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (Form PC 600)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Michigan court to notify the fiduciary of an estate of a deficiency in the handling of their duties. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 2: Enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned on the first blank line.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 3: Enter the name and address of the fiduciary where indicated.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 4: Check the first box if the fiduciary has failed to submit sufficient information to adequately determine the inventory fee and must submit this information at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 5: Check the second box if the fiduciary has not filed an inventory. Indicate with a check mark whether form PC 577 or form PC 674 must be filed at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 6: Check the third box if the fiduciary has failed to pay the inventory fee and must pay it at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 7: Check the fourth box if an account is overdue and must be filed at once. Enter the type of account that is overdue.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 8: Check the fifth box if an annual report of guardian on the condition on minor is overdue and must be filed at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 9: Check the sixth box if an annual report of guardian on the condition of a legally incapacitated individual has not been filed and must be filed at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 10: Check the seventh box if a report of guardian on condition of person with developmental disability has not been filed and must be filed at once.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 11: Check the eight box if the deficiency is other than those listed above and specify.

Michigan Notice Of Deficiency PC 600 Step 12: Indicate with a check mark whether the person has 28 days to correct the deficiency or must appear in court in person. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.