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.
