Colorado Code
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Article 11 - Intestate Succession and Wills

§ 15-11-120. Child Conceived by Assisted Reproduction Other Than Child Born to Gestational Carrier - Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1287), ch. 310,...

§ 15-11-121. Child Born to Gestational Carrier - Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1287), ch. 310,...

§ 15-11-122. Equitable Adoption - This subpart 2 does not affect the doctrine of equitable...

Part 2 - Elective-Share of Surviving Spouse

§ 15-11-201. Definitions - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-202. Elective-Share - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-203. Composition of the Marital-Property Portion of the Augmented Estate - If the decedent and the spouse The percentage is: were...

§ 15-11-204. Decedent's Net Probate Estate - The value of the augmented estate includes the value of...

§ 15-11-205. Decedent's Nonprobate Transfers to Others - The value of the augmented estate includes the value of...

§ 15-11-206. Decedent's Nonprobate Transfers to the Surviving Spouse - Excluding property passing to the surviving spouse under the federal...

§ 15-11-207. Surviving Spouse's Property and Nonprobate Transfers to Others - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-208. Exclusions, Valuations, and Overlapping Application - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-209. Sources From Which Elective-Share Payable - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-210. Personal Liability of Recipients - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB14-1322), ch. 296, p....

§ 15-11-211. Proceeding for Elective-Share - Time Limit - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-212. Right of Election Personal to Surviving Spouse - Incapacitated Surviving Spouse - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-213. Waiver of Right to Elect and of Other Rights - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

§ 15-11-214. Protection of Payers and Other Third Parties - Source: L. 2014: Entire part R&RE, (HB 14-1322), ch. 296,...

Part 3 - Spouse and Children Unprovided for in Wills

§ 15-11-301. Entitlement of Spouse; Premarital Will - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 993, § 3,...

§ 15-11-302. Omitted Children - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 993, § 3,...

Part 4 - Exempt Property and Allowances

§ 15-11-401. Applicable Law - This part 4 applies to the estate of a decedent...

§ 15-11-402. Homestead - The provisions of sections 38-41-201 and 38-41-204, C.R.S., provide for...

§ 15-11-403. Exempt Property - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 995, § 3,...

§ 15-11-404. Family Allowance - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 996, § 3,...

§ 15-11-405. Source, Determination, and Documentation - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 996, § 3,...

Part 5 - Wills and Will Contracts and Custody and Deposit of Wills

§ 15-11-501. Who May Make a Will - An individual eighteen or more years of age who is...

§ 15-11-502. Execution - Witnessed or Notarized Wills - Holographic Wills - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 997, § 3,...

§ 15-11-503. Writings Intended as Wills - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 998, § 3,...

§ 15-11-504. Self-Proved Will - I, ________, the testator, sign my name to this instrument...

§ 15-11-505. Who May Witness - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1000, § 3,...

§ 15-11-506. Choice of Law as to Execution - A written will is valid if executed in compliance with...

§ 15-11-507. Revocation by Writing or by Act - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1000, § 3,...

§ 15-11-508. Revocation by Change of Circumstances - Except as provided in sections 15-11-803 and 15-11-804, a change...

§ 15-11-509. Revival of Revoked Will - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1001, § 3,...

§ 15-11-510. Incorporation by Reference - A writing in existence when a will is executed may...

§ 15-11-511. Testamentary Additions to Trusts - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1001, § 3,...

§ 15-11-512. Events of Independent Significance - A will may dispose of property by reference to acts...

§ 15-11-513. Separate Writing or Memorandum Identifying Devise of Certain Types of Tangible Personal Property - Whether or not the provisions relating to holographic wills apply,...

§ 15-11-514. Contracts Concerning Succession - A contract to make a will or devise, or not...

§ 15-11-515. Deposit of Will With Court in Testator's Lifetime - A will may be deposited by the testator or the...

§ 15-11-516. Duty of Custodian of Will; Lodging of Will After Death; Transfer of Lodged Will; Liability - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1003, § 3,...

§ 15-11-517. Penalty Clause for Contest - A provision in a will purporting to penalize an interested...

Part 6 - Rules of Construction Applicable Only to Wills

§ 15-11-601. Scope - In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention,...

§ 15-11-602. Will May Pass All Property and After-Acquired Property - A will may provide for the passage of all property...

§ 15-11-603. Antilapse; Deceased Devisee; Class Gifts - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1004, § 3,...

§ 15-11-604. Failure of Testamentary Provision - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1006, § 3,...

§ 15-11-605. Increase in Securities; Accessions - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1006, § 3,...

§ 15-11-606. Nonademption of Specified Devises - Unpaid Proceeds of Sale, Condemnation, or Insurance - Sale by Conservator or Agent - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1007, § 3,...

§ 15-11-607. Nonexoneration - A specific devise passes subject to any mortgage interest existing...

§ 15-11-609. Ademption by Satisfaction - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1008, § 3,...

Part 7 - Rules of Construction Applicable to Wills and Other Governing Instruments

§ 15-11-701. Scope - For the purposes of this part 7, the term "governing...

§ 15-11-702. Requirement of Survival by One Hundred Twenty Hours - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1009, § 3,...

§ 15-11-703. Choice of Law as to Meaning and Effect of Governing Instrument - The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is...

§ 15-11-705. Class Gifts Construed to Accord With Intestate Succession - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1012, § 3,...

§ 15-11-706. Nonprobate Transfers - Deceased Beneficiary - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1013, § 3,...

§ 15-11-707. Survivorship With Respect to Future Interests Under Terms of Trust; Substitute Takers - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1017, § 3,...

§ 15-11-708. Class Gifts to "Descendants", "Issue", or "Heirs of the Body"; Form of Distribution if None Specified - If a class gift in favor of "descendants", "issue", or...

§ 15-11-709. By Representation; per Capita at Each Generation; per Stirpes - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1021, § 3,...

§ 15-11-710. Worthier-Title Doctrine Abolished - The doctrine of worthier-title is abolished as a rule of...

§ 15-11-711. Interests in "Heirs" and Like - If an applicable statute or a governing instrument calls for...

§ 15-11-712. Simultaneous Death; Disposition of Property - The rules of construction in this section shall control in...

§ 15-11-713. Construction of Wills and Trusts Containing Formula Marital Clauses - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1024, § 3,...

Part 8 - General Provisions Concerning Probate and Nonprobate Transfers

§ 15-11-802. Effect of Divorce, Annulment, and Decree of Separation - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1027, § 3,...

§ 15-11-803. Effect of Homicide on Intestate Succession, Wills, Trusts, Joint Assets, Life Insurance, and Beneficiary Designations - (II) Notwithstanding any provision of subparagraph (I) of this paragraph...

§ 15-11-804. Revocation of Probate and Nonprobate Transfers by Divorce; No Revocation by Other Changes of Circumstances - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1031, § 3,...

§ 15-11-805. Ownership of Personal Property Between Spouses - Source: L. 99: Entire section added, p. 466, § 4,...

§ 15-11-806. Reformation to Correct Mistakes - The court may reform the terms of a governing instrument...

§ 15-11-807. Modification to Achieve Transferor's Tax Objectives - To achieve the transferor's tax objectives, the court may modify...

Part 9 - Honorary Trusts; Trusts for Pets

§ 15-11-901. Honorary Trusts; Trusts for Pets - Source: L. 94: Entire part R&RE, p. 1034, § 3,...

Part 10 - International Wills

§ 15-11-1001. Short Title - This part 10 shall be known and may be cited...

§ 15-11-1002. Definitions - As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise...

§ 15-11-1003. International Wills - Validity - Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 811, § 1,...

§ 15-11-1004. International Wills - Requirements - Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 812, § 1,...

§ 15-11-1005. International Wills - Other Points of Form - Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 812, § 1,...

§ 15-11-1006. Certificate That Requirements for an International Will Have Been Met - CERTIFICATE 1. I, _______________ (name, address, and capacity), a person...

§ 15-11-1007. Effect of Certificate - In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the certificate...

§ 15-11-1008. Revocation - An international will is subject to the rules of revocation...

§ 15-11-1009. Source and Construction of This Part - Sections 15-11-1001 to 15-11-1008 derive from Annex to Convention of...

§ 15-11-1010. Persons Authorized to Act in Relation to International Will - Eligibility - Recognition by Authorizing Agency - Individuals who have been admitted to practice law before the...

§ 15-11-1011. Filing of International Will - Certificate and Deposit of Will - Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 814, § 1,...

Part 11 - Colorado Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities Act

§ 15-11-1101. Short Title - This part 11 shall be known and may be cited...

§ 15-11-1102.5. Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities - Source: L. 2006: Entire section added, p. 378, § 8,...

§ 15-11-1103. When Nonvested Property Interest or Power of Appointment Created - Source: L. 91: Entire part added, p. 1446, § 9,...

§ 15-11-1104.5. Reformation - Source: L. 2006: Entire section added, p. 380, § 10,...

§ 15-11-1105. Exclusions From Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities - Source: L. 91: Entire part added, p. 1447, § 9,...

§ 15-11-1106. Prospective Application - Source: L. 91: Entire part added, p. 1448, § 9,...

§ 15-11-1106.5. Retroactive Application of Certain Provisions - Notice of Election - Source: L. 2006: Entire section added, p. 392, § 27,...

§ 15-11-1107. Uniformity of Application and Construction - Source: L. 91: Entire part added, p. 1448, § 9,...

Part 12 - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

§ 15-11-1201. Short Title - This part 12 shall be known and may be cited...

§ 15-11-1202. Definitions - As used in this part 12, unless the context otherwise...

§ 15-11-1203. Scope - This part 12 applies to disclaimers of any interest in...

§ 15-11-1204. Part Supplemented by Other Law - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1205. Power to Disclaim - General Requirements - When Irrevocable - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1206. Disclaimer of Interest in Property - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1207. Disclaimer of Rights of Survivorship in Jointly Held Property - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1208. Disclaimer of Interest by Trustee - If a trustee disclaims an interest in property that otherwise...

§ 15-11-1209. Disclaimer of Power of Appointment or Other Power Not Held in Fiduciary Capacity - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1210. Disclaimer by Appointee, Object, or Taker in Default of Exercise of Power of Appointment - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1211. Disclaimer of Power Held in Fiduciary Capacity - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1212. Delivery or Filing - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1213. When Disclaimer Barred or Limited - Source: L. 2011: Entire part added, (SB 11-166), ch. 203,...

§ 15-11-1214. Tax-Qualified Disclaimer - Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 12, if, as...

§ 15-11-1215. Filing or Registering of Disclaimer - If an instrument transferring an interest in or power over...

§ 15-11-1216. Application to Existing Relationships - Except as otherwise provided for in section 15-11-1213, an interest...

§ 15-11-1217. Uniformity of Application and Construction - In applying and construing this part 12, consideration shall be...

§ 15-11-1218. Severability - If any provision of this part 12 or its application...

Part 13 - Colorado Uniform Electronic Wills Act

§ 15-11-1301. Short Title - This part 13 may be cited as the "Colorado Uniform...

§ 15-11-1302. Definitions - In this part 13: Source: L. 2021: Entire part added...

§ 15-11-1303. Law Applicable to Electronic Wills - Principles of Equity - An electronic will is a will for all purposes of...

§ 15-11-1304. Choice of Law Regarding Execution - Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266),...

§ 15-11-1305. Execution of Electronic Will - Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266),...

§ 15-11-1306. Harmless Error - Section 15-11-503 applies to a will executed electronically. Source: L....

§ 15-11-1307. Revocation - Source: L. 2021: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 21-266),...

§ 15-11-1308. Electronic Will Attested and Made Self-Proving at Time of Execution - I, ________, the testator, and, being sworn, declare to the...

§ 15-11-1309. Certification of Paper Copy - An individual may create a certified paper copy of an...

§ 15-11-1310. Uniformity of Application and Construction - In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be...

§ 15-11-1311. Application of Part - This part 13 applies to the will of a decedent...

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Colorado Code Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries Article 11 - Intestate Succession and Wills

Colorado Code
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Article 11 - Intestate Succession and Wills