| Court Name |
Pitkin County Courthouse |
Court Address
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506 E Main St Aspen, Colorado 81611
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/pitkin-county |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Pitkin 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 |
In Pitkin 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 Pitkin County generally runs through the Colorado District Court, with Denver being the one county that operates a dedicated probate court. In Aspen, Pitkin County Courthouse serves Pitkin County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Pitkin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Pitkin 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. |