| Court Name |
Costilla Combined Court |
Court Address
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304 Main St
P.O. Box 301 San Luis, Colorado 81152
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-719-672-3100 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/costilla-county#main-content |
| Local Rules |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/costilla-county#main-content |
| Court Forms |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/costilla-county#main-content |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Costilla County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Colorado follows the Uniform Probate Code, so a bond is often not required when the will waives it or the interested persons agree. The court may still order a bond to protect an estate in Costilla County, and when ordered the amount reflects the value of property under the representative's control plus expected income. |
| Court History |
In Colorado, the District Court handles probate everywhere except Denver, which has its own Probate Court. Estate matters for Costilla County are filed accordingly. Costilla Combined Court, located in San Luis, handles probate administration for Costilla County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Costilla County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Costilla County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Colorado, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |