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Bent County, Colorado Probate Court

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Court Name Bent Combined Court
Court Address
725 Bent Ave
Las Animas, Colorado 81054
Contact Info Phone +1-719-383-7152     Fax -
Email 16thSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us
Court Website https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/bent-county
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Court costs for Bent County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Daily: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Summary of Services In Bent County, a personal representative can frequently serve without bond under Colorado law when the will or the heirs allow it. The court retains authority to require a bond, sized to the property the representative controls plus anticipated income.
Court History Probate for Bent County generally runs through the Colorado District Court, with Denver being the one county that operates a dedicated probate court. Bent Combined Court, located in Las Animas, handles probate administration for Bent County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Bent County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Bent County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Colorado, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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