INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLOSING AN ESTATE FORMALLY (Form JDF 957)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document outlining the process for formally closing an estate in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 1: The first section of this document contains general information about the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 2: The next section of this document contains a glossary of common terms it is necessary to understand during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 3: The next section concerns filing fees it may be necessary to pay during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 4: The next section lists all documents it may be necessary to file during the process of formally closing an estate in Colorado.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 5: The remainder of this document contains step-by-step instructions for closing a Colorado estate formally. Step 1 is to ensure that the documents listed are on file with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 6: Step 2 is the completion of necessary forms, including the Petition For Final Settlement (JDF 960).

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 7: Step 3 is to file the court the completed documents.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 8: Step 4 concerns non-appearance dockets and evidentiary hearings. For the latter, you must contact the court for a hearing date.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 9: Step 5 concerns obtaining a signed copy of the Decree of Final Discharge (JDF 730) from the court, which will close the estate. For certified copies of this decree, you should contact the office of the clerk of court.

Colorado Instructions For Closing An Estate Formally JDF 957 Step 10: You must also file a Receipt and Release (JDF 731) from each person identified in the Schedule of Distribution or file proof of distribution.