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Instructions for Closing an Estate Formally

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective April 1, 2024

This document provides instructions for the formal process of closing an estate through the court. It explains the steps needed, such as filing specific forms and ensuring certain documents are on file, to get the estate officially closed by the court.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This guide is used by a Personal Representative or any interested person who wants to ask the court for an order that completely settles and closes the estate.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can ask the court to close the estate?
A Personal Representative or any interested person may ask the court for an order of complete settlement of the estate.
Are there filing fees to use these instructions?
No filing fee is required for these instructions, but there are fees for things like getting certified copies of orders.
What is the difference between 'formal' and 'informal' in this context?
'Formal' means the court process has a hearing with notice to interested people, while 'informal' is a process without a hearing by a Probate Registrar.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2024.

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