Requirements for Releasing Property - Deceased Owner
We Need ONE of the following Executor Documents:
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* Notarized “COLLECTION OF PROPERTY BY AFFIDAVIT
PURSUANT TO 15-12-1201, C.R.S. or other qualifying probate
document authorizing beneficiary/executor of the Estate.
- Estate Document (Will or Trust) stating named beneficiary/executor
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If Court Appointed Successor has been designated, they must provide
Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit pursuant to C.R.S. 15-12-1201
listing the appointed Successor and the name of the Decedent.
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If executor is designating another claimant, we will need a Power of
Attorney signed by executor, along with one of the above supporting
executor documents listing name of executor.
Instructions for obtaining a. above:
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Court Website: www.courts.state.co.us
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The website has many resources for individuals
navigating the estate process
- Click on “Self Help/Forms”
- Choose a category: “All Court Forms and Instructions”
- Choose: “Trusts, Estates, Wills” category
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Choose: “Trusts, Estates, Wills” category
- New Case
- Choose: “Trusts, Estates, Wills” category
The form is available in various formats and instructions are on the
site. We can also email/print the form for the citizen.
Out-of-State claimants can obtain the form online and have notarized in their state!
AND ALL of the following
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Original Death Certificate or Deferred Death Certification from the El Paso
County Office of Vital Statistics. Website: www.elpasocountyhealth.org/service/birth-death-records
- We can accept a notarized copy.
- This document must be attached to filed probate documents also.
- Valid Photo ID
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Other Proof of Ownership may be required (ex. vehicles, firearms, etc). The
Evidence/Impound units will inform you of any additional requirements.
El Paso County Combined Courts
Phone:
(719) 452-5000, Option 5 for Probate, then Option 1 for Executorship
Address: 270 S. Tejon, Room 101