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Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective March 1, 2026

This form is used by the court to officially appoint a new person to take over the duties of a personal representative for an estate. It confirms that the previous representative is no longer serving and names the new person who has the right to take over.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after an application has been filed asking the court to appoint a successor personal representative for an estate.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Registrar fills out this form after reviewing an application for an informal appointment. Great care must be taken when filling out the blanks.
What does this form do?
It officially directs the court to appoint a new personal representative for an estate. It also notes that the appointment is made without a bond in unsupervised administration.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2026.

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