Last Will and Testament
State of Colorado — Self-Guided Form
⚠ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- WHO SHOULD USE THIS FORM: Any adult (age 18 or older) of sound mind who wishes to direct the distribution of their property at death, name a personal representative to administer their estate, and make other related arrangements.
- WHAT THIS FORM DOES: Creates a valid Colorado Will that distributes your estate, appoints a personal representative to administer your estate, designates guardians for minor children (if applicable), and includes standard administrative provisions.
- WHAT THIS FORM DOES NOT DO: This is not a trust and does not avoid probate. It does not establish a revocable living trust or address complex estate-planning strategies such as generation-skipping transfers or tax-planning trusts.
- EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS: To be valid in Colorado, this will must be signed by you in the presence of two witnesses, each of whom must also sign. Notarization is optional but makes this will "self-proved" under C.R.S. § 15-11-504, which may simplify the probate process.
- LEGAL AUTHORITY: Colorado Uniform Probate Code, Title 15, Article 11, Colorado Revised Statutes.
- SELF-GUIDED NOTICE: Your Legal Forms, LLC is not a law firm. This form is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consider consulting a licensed Colorado attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
How This Process Works
- Complete this online interview. (~20–30 min)
- Review and generate your filled PDF.
- Download, print, and read the complete document.
- Signature fields will be left blank in the generated PDF. Sign in the presence of two witnesses for it to be valid.
- Store with your important documents and provide copies to your personal representative.