INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR TRANSFER OF WILL (Form JDF 703)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the transfer of a will if the Colorado court it is lodged in is not the appropriate venue. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 1: In the first box, indicate whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court with a check mark. Enter the county in which the court is located and its address.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 2: In the second box, enter the name of the deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 3: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their address, phone number, email address, fax number and attorney registration number. Those not represented by a lawyer should instead enter their own name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 4: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 5: On line 1, enter your name.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 6: On line 2, enter the date on which the decedent's will was lodged with the court.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 7: On line 4, enter the decedent's date of death.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the court to which you are requesting the will be transferred.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the state in which this court is located.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the mailing address of this court.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 11: Check the next box if the decedent's domicile or residence was located within the jurisdiction of the court identified above.

Colorado Petition For Transfer Of Will JDF 703 Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.