| Court Name |
Colorado Judicial Branch |
Court Address
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1300 Broadway, Ste 1200 Denver, Colorado 80203
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov |
| Local Rules |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/trial-courts-county#main-content |
| Court Forms |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/trial-courts-county#main-content |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Douglas 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 |
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| 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County are filed accordingly. Probate matters for Douglas County are handled by Colorado Judicial Branch in Denver. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Douglas County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Douglas 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. |