Colorado Probate Attorneys
Probate attorney listings for Colorado by county. Each names the attorney and gives the firm’s own phone and website; you contact them directly. Listings are advertising. Settled Estate is not a law firm and does not refer, match, or recommend any attorney.
No firm is listed in Colorado yet. One listing per county, free while the directory fills.
Counties with no listing yet64 of 64 counties
- Adams County
- Alamosa County
- Arapahoe County
- Archuleta County
- Baca County
- Bent County
- Boulder County
- Broomfield County
- Chaffee County
- Cheyenne County
- Clear Creek County
- Conejos County
- Costilla County
- Crowley County
- Custer County
- Delta County
- Denver County
- Dolores County
- Douglas County
- Eagle County
- El Paso County
- Elbert County
- Fremont County
- Garfield County
- Gilpin County
- Grand County
- Gunnison County
- Hinsdale County
- Huerfano County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Kiowa County
- Kit Carson County
- La Plata County
- Lake County
- Larimer County
- Las Animas County
- Lincoln County
- Logan County
- Mesa County
- Mineral County
- Moffat County
- Montezuma County
- Montrose County
- Morgan County
- Otero County
- Ouray County
- Park County
- Phillips County
- Pitkin County
- Prowers County
- Pueblo County
- Rio Blanco County
- Rio Grande County
- Routt County
- Saguache County
- San Juan County
- San Miguel County
- Sedgwick County
- Summit County
- Teller County
- Washington County
- Weld County
- Yuma County
Do you need an attorney for probate in Colorado?No lawyer required
Colorado permits a personal representative to proceed pro se. The Judicial Branch's own 'Open an Estate' self-help pages carry standard instructions for all four openings (with or without a will, formal or informal) and state: 'If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.'
The JDF instruction packets walk an unrepresented personal representative through each filing; formal or contested proceedings are where counsel earns its fee.
Governing authority: No attorney requirement in the Colorado Probate Code (Title 15); the Judicial Branch publishes self-help estate instructions. Verified August 22, 2026.
Probate attorney fees in ColoradoNo statutory schedule; a straightforward estate is estimated at $3,250 to $8,000
Colorado has no statutory attorney-fee schedule for an ordinary estate; firms bill by the hour, a flat fee, or a percentage they set themselves. The $3,250 to $8,000 figure is a Settled Estate estimate built from a stated hours band and the state's average attorney hourly rate, not a quote; a contested estate or one with real property runs higher.
Court costs are separate. Estimate them with the Colorado fee calculator, and see how Colorado compares in the cost of probate by state study.
Attorneys: one listing per county, free while the directory fills, after an eligibility check (an active, relevant practice in good standing; a check, not an endorsement). Send the firm name, the attorney’s name, the counties you serve, one sentence on the practice, and the phone and website families should use to [email protected]. A link back is welcome and never a condition.
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Information current as of 2026-09-11
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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