About Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property
A petition asking a Colorado court to determine the heirs or devisees of one or more deceased persons and the interests of owners in specified property.
When you'd use it: The form states it is used by a petitioner who is an interested person to request a court determination of heirs or devisees and property interests of a decedent, typically where administration was not granted or the estate settled without such determination.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property 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:
Source: coloradojudicial.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property (JDF 948) when the form states it is used by a petitioner who is an interested person to request a court determination of heirs or devisees and property interests of a decedent, typically where administration was not granted or the estate settled without such determination. 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 Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property 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 Petition for Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both, and of Interests in Property 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).