Except as provided in sections 15-12-901, 15-12-1201, 15-13-204, and 15-13-205 and in part 13 of this article, to be effective to prove the transfer of any property or to nominate a personal representative, a will must be declared to be valid by an order of informal probate by the registrar, or an adjudication of probate by the court.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1565, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-102. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-083), ch. 101, p. 303, § 4, effective August 10. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296, p. 1234, § 4, effective August 6.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Article 12 - Probate of Wills and Administration
§ 15-12-101. Devolution of Estate at Death; Restrictions
§ 15-12-102. Necessity of Order of Probate for Will
§ 15-12-103. Necessity of Appointment for Administration
§ 15-12-104. Claims Against Decedent
§ 15-12-105. Proceedings Affecting Devolution and Administration - Jurisdiction of Subject Matter
§ 15-12-107. Scope of Proceedings - Proceedings Independent - Exception
§ 15-12-108. Probate, Testacy, and Appointment Proceedings - Ultimate Time Limit
§ 15-12-109. Statutes of Limitations on Decedent's Cause of Action