| Court Name |
Summit County Justice Center |
Court Address
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501 N. Park Ave Breckenridge, Colorado 80424
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-970-328-7036 Fax +1-970-453-1134 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/summit-county |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Summit 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 |
Our courts will be closed for federal holidays. |
| Summary of Services |
Colorado law lets many fiduciaries in Summit County serve without bond, but the court can order one to protect the estate. The amount is based on the value of estate property and the income expected during administration. |
| Court History |
Colorado uses the District Court for probate in most counties. The court serving Summit County hears estate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship cases. In Breckenridge, Summit County Justice Center serves Summit County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Summit County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Summit 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. |