Part 1 · General Provisions

Rule 53. Heirs and Devisees - Unknown, Missing or Nonexistent - Notice to Attorney General

Amended January 1, 2023 (current)

In a decedent's estate, whenever it appears that there is an unknown heir or devisee, or that the address of any heir or devisee is unknown, or that there is no person qualified to receive a devise or distributive share from the estate, the personal representative must promptly notify the attorney general. Thereafter, the attorney general must be given the same information and notice required to be given to persons qualified to receive a devise or distributive share. When making any payment to the state treasurer of any devise or distributive share, the personal representative must include a copy of the court order obtained under § 15-12-914, C.R.S.

Committee Notes

Source: Entire chapter amended and adopted June 28, 2018, effective September 1,