About Claim
Allows a creditor or claimant to present a claim against a decedent's estate or against a conservatorship estate in Colorado probate or protective proceedings.
When you'd use it: When a creditor or other party has a valid claim against an estate and must file it with the court or present it to the personal representative or conservator within the statutory deadline.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Claim is published as a PDF by the Colorado courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: coloradojudicial.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Claim in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Claim (JDF 726SC) when when a creditor or other party has a valid claim against an estate and must file it with the court or present it to the personal representative or conservator within the statutory deadline. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Colorado probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Claim carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Claim to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Colorado county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).