INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN - ADULT (Form JDF 840)

The form discussed in this article is an information document outlining the process of appointing a guardian for an adult in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 1: The first section contains general information about the process of appointing a guardian for an adult.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 2: The second section contains a glossary of common terms you should understand before undertaking the process of appointing a guardian for an adult.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 3: The third section contains information about the filing fees you will be required to pay during the process of appointing a guardian for an adult.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 4: The next section concerns the forms it will be necessary to complete during the process of appointing a guardian for an adult, as well as a checklist of the applicable documents.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 5: The remainder of the form contains a step-by-step outline of the process of appointing a guardian for an adult. Step 1 concerns completion of the applicable documents.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 6: Step 2 concerns filing completed documents with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 7: Step 3 concerns giving notice to interested persons by mail or publication.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 8: Step 4 concerns giving notice of hearing to the respondent with a personal service affidavit.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 9: Step 5 concerns the hearing.

Colorado Instructions For Appointment Of A Guardian - Adult JDF 840 Step 10: Step 6 concerns the requirements of the guardian after they are appointed to this position by the court. For further assistance, you may obtain a separate guardian's manual, which identifies the position's general responsibilities and important guardianship issues.