Colorado Small Estate Affidavit Form

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A Colorado small estate affidavit is a form that authorizes a successor to collect a decedent’s personal property without initiating probate. It may be used by any person entitled to the property, as long as the estate’s value falls within the small-estate limit and at least 10 days have passed since the decedent’s death.

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Colorado Small Estate Affidavit Form

Last updated December 8th, 2025

A Colorado small estate affidavit is a form that authorizes a successor to collect a decedent’s personal property without initiating probate. It may be used by any person entitled to the property, as long as the estate’s value falls within the small-estate limit and at least 10 days have passed since the decedent’s death.

Laws

  • Maximum Estate Value: $86,000 (adjusted annually)[1]
  • Mandatory Waiting Period: 10 days[2]

How to Use a Small Estate Affidavit

Step 1 – Verify Eligibility

A small estate affidavit can be used to collect personal property (not real property) by a successor of the decedent. Before proceeding, the successor must ensure that all of the following requirements are met:

  • The fair market value of the decedent’s property is $86,000 or less
  • At least 10 days have passed since the date of death
  • No petition or application to appoint a personal representative has been granted or is pending
  • The successor is entitled to receive the property

Step 2 – Complete Affidavit

The successor must complete the Affidavit for the Collection of Personal Property of a Decedent and have it notarized. A copy of the death certificate should be attached.

Note: To transfer a motor vehicle, the successor must use the DMV’s small-estate form, Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small Estate Proceeding (Form DR 2712).

Step 3 – Collect Personal Property

The completed Affidavit can be presented to any person or institution holding the decedent’s personal property. If a holder refuses to accept the Affidavit, the successor may petition the court to order the release of the property.[3]

Sources

  1. § 15-12-1201(1)(a), Guide to Collecting a Decedent’s Personal Property
  2. § 15-12-1201(1)
  3. § 15-12-1202