INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO APPLICATION FOR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Form JDF 951)

The form discussed in this article to apply for or nominate a successor personal representative for an estate whose previously appointed personal representative has died, resigned or been removed from this position. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Colorado Probate Court.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 2: Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 3: In the next box, enter the name of the decedent whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 4: In the next blank 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, email address, fax number and phone number.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 5: In the next blank box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 6: 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 Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 7: On line 2, indicate with a check mark whether testamentary or administration letters were issued and enter the date on which they were issued.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 8: On line 4, enter the name of the previously appointed administrator.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 9: Check the first box if the previously appointed administrator tendered a resignation.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 10: Check the second box if the previously appointed administrator died and enter the date of death.

Colorado Application For Informal Appointment Of Successor Personal Representative JDF 951 Step 11: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.