INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-CONSERVATOR OR SUCCESSOR CONSERVATOR (Form JDF 879)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the appointment of a co-conservator or successor conservator in Colorado. This document may be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 1: In the first box, indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the protected person.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 3: Enter the name and address of your attorney in the third box, as well as their phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 5: Indicate with a check mark whether this is a petition regarding the appointment of a co-conservator or successor conservator.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 6: On line 1, enter your name and relationship to the protected person.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 7: On line 2, enter the date on which letters of conservatorship were issued.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 8: On line 3, enter the name of the previously appointed conservator and place a check mark next to any applicable statements.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 9: On line 4, indicate with check marks whether you are nominating yourself or another person. If the latter, enter their name, relationship to the protected person, street address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Co-Conservator Or Successor Conservator JDF 879 Step 10: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.