About Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative
To request informal appointment of a successor personal representative when the previously appointed personal representative has resigned, died, or been removed.
When you'd use it: File this form when an unsupervised estate administration needs a replacement personal representative due to resignation, death, or court removal of the original appointee.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative 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: May 30, 2026
How to file Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative in Colorado
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative (JDF 951SC) when file this form when an unsupervised estate administration needs a replacement personal representative due to resignation, death, or court removal of the original appointee. 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 Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative 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 Application for Informal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative 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).