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 printed document must be signed by you in the presence of two disinterested 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 and date this printed document in the presence of two disinterested witnesses for it to be legally valid.
- Store with your important documents and provide copies to your personal representative.