About Letters of Special Administration
This form is a Letters of Special Administration certifying that a named special administrator was appointed by the court and stating the scope of that administrator's authority over a decedent's estate.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used as proof of a special administrator's authority to act, either upon informal or formal appointment, with optional restrictions and expiration date.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters of Special Administration 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:
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Source: coloradojudicial.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Letters of Special Administration in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters of Special Administration (JDF 928) when the form states it is used as proof of a special administrator's authority to act, either upon informal or formal appointment, with optional restrictions and expiration date. 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 Letters of Special Administration 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 Letters of Special Administration 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).