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Bent County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

6

Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

4 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

The statewide Docket Search shows upcoming court dockets for Colorado state courts but is not a complete case-records system; full register-of-actions access is only available through the clerk of court, an official records request, or commercial third-party vendors. Confirm case details with the district court clerk.

Open case search

District Court probate division Website

Go straight to the District Court probate division website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Docket Fee Open Estate$229
Docket Fee Small Estate Summary$113
Docket Fee Supervised Administration Additional$198
Docket Fee Contested Claim$198
Docket Fee Demand For Notice$36
Docket Fee Lifetime Will Deposit$18

Filing Options

in person
mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

District Court probate division Information

Bent County District Court (Bent Combined Court, 16th Judicial District)

725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO 81054

Phone: 719-456-1353

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed daily 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)

District Court probate division Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Bent County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Bent County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and District Court probate division website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 10, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Colorado can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.