How much does it cost to file estate or trust proceedings?
Sometimes the probate process or trust administration can take awhile; sometimes the process is short. But where do you start and how much does the court charge to file a document?
The following table presents an overview of the court costs associated with different actions for Colorado estate or trust cases in 2019:
Probate Action | Court Fee |
Opening probate for a small estate(valued at ≤$68,000) | $83 |
Opening informal probate for larger estates | $199 |
Opening formal probate for larger estates | $199 |
Filing a petition for a trust action | $199 |
Registering a trust statement | $198 |
Filling a petition to contest a claim | $198 |
Depositing a Will with the Court | $18 |
Demand for Notice | $36 |
Jury demand fee | $231 |
If you want to review all fees and costs for different actions, please see the Colorado Judicial’s website: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/PDF/FeesChart%20-JDF1.pdf
If you are thinking about executing an estate plan or may need to review an old one, please call the Grand Junction Estate Attorneys at 970-242-7847.