Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor is a commonly used form within Colorado. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor:

• This form pertains to the State of Colorado

• The current version of this form was last revised on June 1, 2019

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Colorado’s Form JDF 821 SC - Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Colorado form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Colorado probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form JDF 821 SC, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in CO are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form JDF 821 SC online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form JDF 821 SC witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Colorado.

5 reasons you should submit JDF 821 SC as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Colorado can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Colorado. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Colorado is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Colorado probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Colorado probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form JDF 821 SC, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Colorado probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Colorado.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form JDF 821 SC - Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Colorado probate court office.

Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Colorado-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Colorado Form JDF 821 SC - Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Appointment By Written Instrument As Guardian For Minor. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

JDF 821SC R6/19 AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AS GUARDIAN FOR MINOR Page 1 of 3 District Court Denver Probate Court _________________________________ County, Colorado Court Address: In the Interest of: Minor COURT USE ONLY Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Phone Number: E-mail: FAX Number: Atty. Reg. #: Case Number: Division Courtroom AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AS GUARDIAN FOR MINOR PURSUANT TO § 15-14-202, C.R.S. I, (guardian), accept the appointment of guardian for the above named unmarried minor who is years of age and born on (date). 1. Information about the appointed guardian: Name: Relationship to Minor: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Primary Phone: Alternate Phone: Email Address: 2. The appointment was made by will or other signed writing by ___________________________(the minor’s parent) on ___________________ (date): Appointment by will: Certified copy of will is attached. or Filed in this court on (date) in the following case number: or Filed in (County) in (State) in the following case number: . Appointment by other signed writing: Original signed writing is attached and is signed by the parent or guardian. JDF 821SC R6/19 AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AS GUARDIAN FOR MINOR Page 2 of 3 3. The parents of the minor are and . both parents are deceased. (Name) was the last parent to die and at that time was a resident of ______________________________________ (name of County and State). (Name) is deceased and (name) survives, but has been adjudicated incapacitated and order is attached. both parents are alive and have been adjudicated incapacitated. Attach orders adjudicating incapacity. 4. No other guardian for the minor has been appointed. 5. I submit personally to the jurisdiction of this court in any proceeding relating to this guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any such proceeding may be mailed to me by ordinary mail at my address stated above, or at such other address as I may later report to the court.  By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.  By checking this box, I am acknowledging that I have made a change to the original content of this form. VERIFICATION I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of Colorado that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the ______ day of ___________, _________, (date) (month) (year) at ______________________________________ (city or other location, and state OR country) _______________________________ (printed name) _______________________________ (signature) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on ___________________ (date), a copy of this _______________ (name of document) was served as follows on each of the following: Name and Address Relationship to Decedent, Ward, or Protected Person Manner of Service* JDF 821SC R6/19 AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT AS GUARDIAN FOR MINOR Page 3 of 3 *Insert one of the following: hand delivery, first-class mail, certified mail, e-service, or fax. ______________________________________ Signature Note: • Notice of this Affidavit of Acceptance of Appointment must be given to the appointing parent or guardian, if living; the minor, if he or she is 12 years of age or older; and a person other than the parent or guardian having care and custody of the minor. • Any person receiving this affidavit may cause this appointment to terminate by filing a written objection to this appointment within 35 days after receipt of the affidavit. However, filing of an objection will not preclude the appointment of this or another suitable guardian by the court in a proper proceeding. • The minor, if 12 years of age or older, can consent or refuse to consent to the appointment of the guardian within 35 days after receipt of the affidavit. The Verified Consent of Minor (JDF 826) must be filed with the court.