INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR FOR MINOR (Form JDF 861)

The form discussed in this article is filed to petition for the appointment of a conservator for a minor in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 1: Indicate whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court with a check mark in the first box, as well as entering the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the minor.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, as well as their phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. Those not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their name, address, fax number, phone number and email address.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 5: On line 1, indicate with a check mark whether you are a person who would be adversely affected by lack of effective management of the minor's property and business, a person interested in the estate, financial affairs or welfare of the minor, or a minor who is 12 years of age or older.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 6: Indicate with a check mark whether you are applying for appointment of a conservator, a special conservator to act while a petition to establish a conservatorship is pending, or a special conservator to assist in the accomplishment of a protective arrangement or other single transaction. If the latter, provide a description.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 7: On line 2, enter your name, relationship to the minor, street, address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home phone number, email address and work phone number.

Colorado Petition For Appointment Of Conservator For Minor JDF 861 Step 8: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.