Except as otherwise provided in article 13 of this title, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or registrar, qualify, and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1565, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-103.
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