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The End of Life Plannerby Valoren

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Collection by affidavit in Colorado

Where Colorado law lets a smaller estate be settled without full probate, these are the official words on how: who may use the route, what it covers and what the paperwork must say. Whether a particular estate fits is for the court, the bank or company holding the asset, or an attorney in Colorado; nothing on this page decides it.

  • Every fact dated, in the official words
  • Each state’s own law

Every quotation checked October 24, 2026

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The affidavit’s waiting period, and the value limit by year of death

b) At least ten days have elapsed since the death of (decedent)

c) The total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent’s death, wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for year of death (Y.O.D.): Y.O.D 2026 is $88,000; Y.O.D. 2025 is $86,000; Y.O.D. 2024 is $82,000; Y.O.D. 2023 is $80,000;

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026); C.R.S. §15-12-1201

Who may sign the affidavit, what it cannot transfer, when it cannot be used, and swearing to it

I submit this affidavit under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201.

the affiant, am either a successor of the decedent or a person acting on behalf of one or more of the decedent's successors, and I am 18 years of age or older.

d) This affidavit is not valid for the transfer of real estate.

e) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026)

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b) At least ten days have elapsed since the death of (decedent)

c) The total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent’s death, wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for year of death (Y.O.D.): Y.O.D 2026 is $88,000; Y.O.D. 2025 is $86,000; Y.O.D. 2024 is $82,000; Y.O.D. 2023 is $80,000;

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026); C.R.S. §15-12-1201

b) At least ten days have elapsed since the death of (decedent)

c) The total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent’s death, wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for year of death (Y.O.D.): Y.O.D 2026 is $88,000; Y.O.D. 2025 is $86,000; Y.O.D. 2024 is $82,000; Y.O.D. 2023 is $80,000;

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026); C.R.S. §15-12-1201

I submit this affidavit under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201.

the affiant, am either a successor of the decedent or a person acting on behalf of one or more of the decedent's successors, and I am 18 years of age or older.

d) This affidavit is not valid for the transfer of real estate.

e) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026)

I submit this affidavit under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201.

the affiant, am either a successor of the decedent or a person acting on behalf of one or more of the decedent's successors, and I am 18 years of age or older.

d) This affidavit is not valid for the transfer of real estate.

e) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026)

I submit this affidavit under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201.

the affiant, am either a successor of the decedent or a person acting on behalf of one or more of the decedent's successors, and I am 18 years of age or older.

d) This affidavit is not valid for the transfer of real estate.

e) No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me

Colorado · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · JDF 999 (R: April 28, 2026)

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