INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT (Form JDF 911)
The form discussed in this article is completed by someone appointed as personal representative or special administrator of a Colorado estate, or if appointed to another position. This document is only for decedent estate matters. For Guardianship and Conservatorship appointments, form JDF 805 (Acceptance of Office) should be filed. Both forms can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 6: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, along with their address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If self-represented, instead provide your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 7: In the fourth box, where indicated, enter the case number.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the division.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the courtroom.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 10: Check the first box if accepting appointment as personal representative.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 11: Check the second box if accepting appointment as special administrator.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 13: Check the third box if accepting another position and specify.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter the date.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 15: On the next blank line, enter your signature.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 16: On the next blank line, print your name.
Colorado Acceptance Of Appointment JDF 911 Step 17: On the next blank line, enter your street address. On the last blank line, enter your city, state and zip code.