INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO OBJECTION (Form JDF 723)

The form discussed in this article is filed to object to an aspect of a Colorado probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the address of the court.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 5: Check the next box if filing an objection in a case "in the interest of" and enter the applicable party's name.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 6: Check the next box if filing an objection in a case "in the matter of the estate of" and enter the applicable party's name.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 7: 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 not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their own name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 8: In the fourth box, enter the case number.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 9: Enter the division on the next blank line.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 10: Enter the courtroom on the next blank line.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 11: Enter your name on the next blank line.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 12: Indicate with a check mark whether you are a guardian, conservator, personal representative, heir, creditor or other interested person. If the latter, identify your relationship in the case.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the document you are objecting to was filed.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 14: Indicate whether you are objecting to a motion, petition or other document with a check mark and specify what type of motion, petition or other document.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 15: On the next set of blank lines, state the grounds for your objection.

Colorado Objection JDF 723 Step 16: Sign and date the next two blank lines.

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

The form discussed in this article is completed to give notice to interested persons of a hearing regarding a Colorado petition for the appointment of a guardian or conservator for a minor or adult. 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: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether the hearing will be held in district court or Denver Probate Court. Additionally, enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the respondent.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as providing their address, fax number, phone number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by an attorney, instead enter your own name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the time at which the hearing will begin.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom or division of the hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the address where the hearing will be conducted.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 9: Indicate with check marks the type of petition the hearing concerns and whether it concerns an adult or minor.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Colorado Notice Of Hearing To Interested Persons JDF 806 Step 12: Once notice has been served to all interested persons, complete the bottom of the form as instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO CHECK REGISTER (Form JDF 871)

The form discussed in this article is filed to document checks received or disbursed as part of the administration of a Colorado conservatorship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 4: Enter the court address where indicated.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the protected person.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 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, enter instead your own name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the division.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 10: In the first column of the table provided, enter the date of each item disbursed or received.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 11: In the second column, enter the check or I.D. number.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 12: In the third column, enter a description of each item disbursed or received, including the name of the payee if a disbursement.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 13: In the fourth column, enter the amount received.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 14: In the fifth column, enter the amount disbursed.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 15: Enter the total of all amounts received and disbursed at the bottom of the table.

Colorado Check Register JDF 871 Step 16: You may complete as many copies of this form as necessary to document all applicable transactions. At the bottom left hand corner of each page, enter the number of this page and the total number of pages.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO WITHDRAWAL OF DEMAND FOR NOTICE OF FILINGS OR ORDERS (Form JDF 903)

The form discussed in this form is used to withdraw a demand for notice of filings or orders in the probation of a Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 3: Enter the name of the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 6: 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 an attorney, instead enter your own name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date on which you filed a Demand for Notice of Filings or Orders.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 10: On the next blank line, your signature should provide their signature and the date.

Colorado Withdrawal Of Demand For Notice Of Filings Or Orders JDF 903 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter your signature and the date. Complete the bottom portion of the form to certify service of delivery of this notice to all required parties.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO DOMICILIARY FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S SWORN STATEMENT (Form JDF 929)

The form discussed in this article is filed as part of the ancillary filing process for a domiciliary foreign personal representative with an interest in a Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 3: Enter the name of the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 4: Enter the court address on the next blank line.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 6: On the next two blank lines, enter the name and address of your attorney. If not represented by an attorney, enter your own name and address. Below, enter the applicable party's phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 7: On the next three blank lines, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 9: Check the first box if you are filing certified, exemplified or authenticated copies of a foreign court's order appointing you as personal representative.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 10: Check the second box if you are filing a certified, exemplified or authenticated copies of a foreign court's letters or other documents evidencing or affecting your authority to act as personal representative.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 11: Check the third box if filing other documents and specify.

Colorado Domiciliary Foreign Personal Representative's Sworn Statement JDF 929 Step 12: Sign and date the form where indicated, as well as providing your street address, city, state, zip code and daytime phone number. 

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT (Form JDF 963)

The form discussed in this article is served on persons interested in a Colorado estate to notify them of a hearing regarding a petition for final settlement at which attendance is neither required nor expected. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 1: Check the first box if filing a notice in district court.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 2: Check the second box if filing a notice in the Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 3: Enter the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 4: Enter the address of the court where indicated.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 5: Enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned in the second blank box.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 6: Enter the name and address of your attorney in the next box, as well as their 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 Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 7: In the next box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date of the non-appearance hearing.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the address at which the non-appearance hearing will be conducted.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Notice Of Non-Appearance Hearing On Petition For Final Settlement JDF 963 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter your signature or, if applicable, that of your attorney.

INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO NOTICE TO EXTEND ADMINISTRATION

In most cases, the executor or administrator of an Ohio estate should collect the assets and complete administration within six months from the date of their appointment. To extend the administration of an Ohio estate beyond six months, the form discussed in this article should be filed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 1: Enter the name of the county in which the court hearing your case is located on the first blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 2: Enter the name of the estate on the second blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 3: Enter the case number you have been assigned on the third blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 4: Place a check mark next to the first statement if you require an extension to file an Ohio estate tax return for the estate.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 5: Place a check mark next to the second statement if you require an extension because a proceeding contesting the validity of the decedent's will has been commenced.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 6: Place a check mark next to the third statement if you require an extension because the surviving spouse has filed an election to take against the will.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 7: Place a check mark next to the fourth statement if you require an extension because the administrator or executor is a party in a civil action. If, so enter the case number and the number of the court.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the attorney.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the fiduciary.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the registration number of the attorney.

Ohio Notice to Extend Administration Step 11: File the form with the applicable court.

Ohio Notice to Extend Administration Step 12: After filing this form, note that an account or certificate of termination will be due no later than 13 months from the date of the appointment of the fiduciary.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN NOTICE TO KNOWN CREDITORS (Form PC 578)

The form discussed in this form is sent by the Michigan fiduciary of an estate to known creditors. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 2: Enter the name of the person whose estate is concerned on the first blank line.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 3: Enter the name of the creditor on the next blank line.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 4: Enter the street address of the creditor on the next blank line.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 5: Enter the city, state and zip code of the creditor on the next blank line.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the attached notice to creditors was published.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of your attorney and their bar number.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the name of the fiduciary to whom any claim should be presented.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter the title of the fiduciary.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter the street address of the fiduciary.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter the city, state and zip code of the fiduciary.

Michigan Notice To Known Creditors PC 578 Step 15: The bottom of the form concerns proof of service of this notice and should be completed by the person who mailed or personally delivered it to the creditor.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS, SEPARATE PROCEEDINGS (Form PC 553)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition a Michigan court to determine and adjudicate the heirs of an intestate decedent and other related matters. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 1: Where indicated, enter the file number.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person whose estate is involved.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 3: On line 1, enter your name and state your interest in the estate or relationship to the decedent.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 4: On line 2, enter the date of death and the city, township or village of which the decedent was a resident.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 5: On line 3, enter total value of all property owned by the decedent on the date of his or her death.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 6: On line 5, list any heirs who are under legal disability or otherwise represented.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 7: On the next blank line, your attorney should enter their signature.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 9: On the next blank line, type or print the name of your attorney and provide their bar number.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter your signature.

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter your street address. 

Michigan Petition To Determine Heirs, Separate Proceedings PC 553 Step 14: On the last blank line, enter your city, state, zip code and telephone number.

INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN DECLARATION OF INTENT TO GIVE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION (Form PC 617)

The form discussed in this article is filed to give a Michigan court notice of intent to publish a notice regarding probate matters if an interested person's address or whereabouts are unknown. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Michigan Courts system.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 1: Enter the file number where indicated.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter the name of the person who the probate matters concern.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 3: On the second blank line, specify the documents which cannot be served.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the name and street address of the person whose whereabouts or address cannot be ascertained.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the city, state and zip code of the person whose whereabouts or address cannot be ascertained.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 6: On the next blank lines, describe your efforts to ascertain the whereabouts or address of the person who cannot be located.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 7: On the next blank line, your attorney should enter their signature.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 9: On the next blank line, type or print the name of your attorney and enter their bar number.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the street address of your attorney.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the city, state, zip code and telephone number of your attorney.

Michigan Declaration Of Intent To Give Notice By Publication PC 617 Step 12: On the last three blank lines, enter your signature, address, city, state, zip code and telephone number.