INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY (Form JDF 948)

The form discussed in this article is filed to petition for the determination of heirs, devisees or both to a Colorado estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 1: In the first box, indicate whether you are filing in district or Denver Probate Court with a check mark. Enter the name of the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the decedent.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name and address of your attorney, 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 The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 5: On line 1, enter your name, relationship to the decedent, street address, mailing address (if different), city, state, zip code, home and work phone numbers, and email address.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 6: Check the first box on line 2 if you are an owner by inheritance. Check the second box if your interest in the property that is the subject of this petition is other than that of an owner by inheritance and explain.

Colorado Petition For The Determination Of Heirs Or Devisees Or Both, And Of Interests In Property JDF 948 Step 8: On line 3, provide the date of death, place of death, and the city, county and state of residence at the time of death. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.