INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-OPENING AN ESTATE (Form JDF 989)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document outlining how to re-open a closed Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 1: The first section of this document contains general information about the process of re-opening an estate.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 2: The next section defines some common terms that are necessary to understand when re-opening an estate.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 3: The next section notes the filing fees for Certification of Orders and Letters or Copy of Documents forms.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 4: The next section lists the forms that may be necessary to file as part of the process of re-opening an estate.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 5: The rest of the form outlines the steps for re-opening an estate. Step 1 is to verify that the estate was closed.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 6: The next section discusses step 2, which is to complete all relevant forms.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 7: The next section discusses step 3, which is to file your papers with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 8: The next section discusses step 4, the actions to take after the court enters an order re-opening an estate, including completing an information of appointment form (JDF 940) which must be filed with the court along with a complete certificate of service.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 9: The next section discusses step 5, which requires you to complete administration or make distribution of subsequently discovered property.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 10: The next section discusses step 6, which requires you to file a report with the court once administration and distribution is complete.

Colorado Instructions For Re-Opening An Estate JDF 989 Step 11: The next section discusses step 7, in which the estate is re-closed and the personal representative is discharged by the court without further action.