About Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate)
This form is a notice from the personal representative informing a claimant that all or part of a presented claim against the estate is disallowed, with the disallowed amount stated.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used when the personal representative disallows a claim presented against the estate, to notify the claimant of the disallowance.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate) 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 Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate) in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate) (JDF 945) when the form states it is used when the personal representative disallows a claim presented against the estate, to notify the claimant of the disallowance. 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 Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate) 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 Notice of Disallowance of Claims (estate) 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).