| 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 |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Otero 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
Under Colorado's Uniform Probate Code, bonding for a representative in Otero County is frequently waived, though the court may still require it. The bond reflects the controlled property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Colorado handles probate through the District Court in most counties, while the City and County of Denver has a separate Denver Probate Court. Matters for Otero County are heard in the appropriate court. Probate matters for Otero County are handled by Colorado Judicial Branch in Denver. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Otero County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Otero 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. |