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Yuma County, CO Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Yuma County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Yuma County District Court, sitting at the Yuma County Courthouse in Wray. The filing office is the Clerk of the District Court. |
| Judicial district | 13th Judicial District, shared with Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick and Washington counties. |
| Courthouse address | Yuma County Courthouse, 310 Ash Street, Suite L, Wray, CO 80758. |
| Mailing address | No separate mailing address is published. Use 310 Ash Street, Suite L, Wray, CO 80758. |
| Court phone | 970-592-6120. No separate Yuma County probate registrar phone is published. |
| Fax | 970-332-4119. |
| [email protected]. Ask the clerk before relying on email for any probate opening document that requires payment. | |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| First filing amount | $229 for a first filing in a decedent's estate, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7). A qualifying small estate court filing is $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7). |
| Local forms | No local Yuma County probate packet or local cover sheet is published. Use Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms. |
| E-filing | Attorneys file through Colorado Courts E-Filing, which covers probate. Self-represented filers do not use that system for probate and should file in person, by mail, or call the clerk about the limited email option the court describes for some pro se documents. |
| Case search | Colorado Docket Search at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets lists scheduled hearings and includes the PR probate case class. It is a docket search, not a document search. |
| Remote appearance | Chief Justice Directive 23-03 treats uncontested informal probate as presumptively flexible, but Yuma County says Combined Court appearances are in person unless there is a court order stating otherwise, and its virtual courtroom page says prior approval is required. |
| Website | https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/yuma-county |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose forms for a Yuma County estate, make a working list of the decedent's assets, debts, beneficiaries, possible creditors, and any real property. The right estate settlement path depends on what exists and where it is located, not only on whether there is a will.
Sunset's 2,300-institution asset discovery can help identify accounts before you prepare the court packet for Wray. That matters in Yuma County because the Clerk of the District Court can process filings, but court staff cannot decide which assets need probate or give legal advice.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Yuma County District Court serves probate matters for decedents domiciled in Yuma County. Wray is the county seat and courthouse town. The town of Yuma is a separate municipality within Yuma County, but estate filings for a Yuma County decedent go to Wray.
Yuma County is part of the 13th Judicial District with Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick and Washington counties. Venue for a Colorado estate is generally in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death (C.R.S. § 15-12-201), and Colorado requires a term of district court to be held in each county at the county seat (C.R.S. § 13-5-101).
The jurisdiction process
- Choose the Colorado probate route. Use an informal application when the matter can be handled by the probate registrar under Colorado's informal process, or use a formal petition when the matter needs a judge. With a will, the main informal starter is JDF 910, and without a will, the main informal starter is JDF 916. Formal openings use JDF 920 for a will or JDF 922 when there is no will.
- Prepare the statewide JDF forms. Yuma County does not publish a local probate packet or local cover sheet, so use Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms, including the probate case information sheet and the acceptance, nomination, order, and letters forms that fit the case.
- File with the Clerk of the District Court in Wray. The courthouse is at 310 Ash Street, Suite L, Wray, CO 80758. Self-represented filers should file in person, by mail, or call 970-592-6120 before relying on the court's limited email option for pro se documents, especially when the filing requires payment.
- Pay the first filing amount or request a fee waiver. A first filing in a decedent's estate is $229, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7). A qualifying small estate court filing is $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7). Colorado fee waiver forms are available through the statewide JDF form system.
- Give required notices. Formal proceedings require notice to interested persons before the hearing. Estate administration also includes creditor notice steps under Colorado law, using the statewide JDF notice forms when they apply.
- Set and attend any hearing. Yuma County has not published a probate hearing-day schedule for this page. The local court states that Combined Court appearances are in person unless there is a court order stating otherwise. Although Chief Justice Directive 23-03 treats uncontested informal probate as presumptively flexible, the Yuma County virtual courtroom page still says prior approval is required, so confirm the appearance method with the court before the hearing.
- Receive authority to act. After appointment, the personal representative uses JDF 915 Letters Testamentary/of Administration as the authority document for banks, title companies, and other institutions.
- Administer and close the estate. The personal representative gathers assets, manages creditor issues, distributes property, keeps records, and closes the case using the appropriate statewide JDF closing forms. Sunset can support the estate settlement workflow by organizing assets, documents, and next steps before local filing decisions are made.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Yuma County
Yuma County uses Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms and does not publish a local probate packet, local probate cover sheet, or county-specific probate form set. The county page's section menu includes court information, cases of interest, chief judge orders, jury information, virtual courtrooms, judges and staff, and probation, but no local probate forms page.
| Need | Common statewide form path |
|---|---|
| Start with a will, informal route | JDF 910 Application for Informal Probate of a Will, with the related order and JDF 915 Letters Testamentary/of Administration. |
| Start without a will, informal route | JDF 916 Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, with the related order and JDF 915. |
| Start with a judge hearing | JDF 920 for a will or JDF 922 when there is no will, plus the appropriate notice and hearing forms. |
| Collect personal property outside a court case | JDF 999 Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit, when Colorado's conditions are met under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201. For a 2026 death, the value ceiling is $88,000 under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201. |
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Yuma County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start by confirming how the home is titled and whether any assets are solely in the decedent's name. If a probate case is needed for Yuma County property or accounts, file the proper Colorado JDF packet with the Clerk of the District Court in Wray. | Sunset helps identify accounts, organize title and beneficiary information, and prepare a practical estate settlement checklist before filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | If the estate only needs collection of personal property and qualifies under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201, JDF 999 may avoid a Yuma County court filing. If a court appointment is needed, use the Wray courthouse address and confirm appearance options with the clerk before travel. | Sunset helps sort assets by institution, flag accounts that may require Letters Testamentary/of Administration, and coordinate next steps from outside Colorado. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually requires careful review of title and court authority. If the property is part of the probate estate, file in the Yuma County District Court and use JDF 915 after appointment to work with the title company or closing professionals. | Sunset helps gather mortgage, deed, account, and debt information and can connect the family with a Colorado probate attorney for the sale-related issues. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator, known in Colorado courts as a Sherlock | Helps people without lawyers with general questions, paperwork, resources, and forms for non-criminal matters, within legal limitations. Appointments are available. | 970-542-5252; [email protected] |
| Yuma County Clerk of the District Court | Local filing contact for Yuma County estate matters, courthouse hours, payment questions, and the court's limited pro se email-document option. | 970-592-6120; [email protected] |
| Colorado Legal Services, Greeley office | Statewide civil legal aid provider serving Yuma County. Its published program areas do not include probate or estates, but it is the right first call to ask whether help is available. | 970-353-7554; 912 8th Ave, Greeley |
| Colorado Judicial Branch probate forms | Statewide JDF probate forms for opening, administering, and closing Colorado estates. | https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/taxonomy/term/1047?form_category=1047 |
| Colorado Judicial Branch probate registrar page | Explains the probate registrar role. No separate Yuma County registrar contact is published, so Yuma filers should contact the Clerk of the District Court. | https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/probate-registrar |
| Colorado Bar Association public brochures | Public legal information brochures, including probate and personal representative topics. | https://www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/Legal-Brochures |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a Colorado probate attorney if the estate involves real property that must be sold, disputes among heirs, unclear title, creditor problems, a formal hearing, a nonresident decedent, or questions about whether a court case is needed at all. Yuma County court staff and the 13th Judicial District Sherlock can provide procedural information, but they cannot give legal advice or choose forms for you. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families search for financial accounts, insurance, retirement assets, and other property so the Yuma County estate settlement starts with a clearer asset picture.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset can help organize the information needed for Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms, including names, addresses, asset details, and the documents a personal representative will need before filing in Wray.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs legal advice, Sunset can connect the family with a Colorado probate attorney who understands district court probate practice.
Sunset is free for families. Sunset gives families a guided estate settlement workspace, account discovery, document organization, and attorney connections without charging the family for using Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate for a Yuma County estate?
File with the Clerk of the District Court at the Yuma County Courthouse, 310 Ash Street, Suite L, Wray, CO 80758. A Yuma County estate is filed in Wray even if the decedent lived in the town of Yuma.
Is there a dedicated probate-only court in Yuma County?
No. Probate in Yuma County is handled by the Yuma County District Court. The Judicial Branch calls the courthouse facility the Yuma County Combined Court because district court and county-level court operations share the facility.
What is the first filing amount for a Yuma County probate case?
A first filing in a decedent's estate is $229, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(b), (7). A qualifying small estate court filing is $113, current as of August 2026, under C.R.S. § 13-32-102(1)(a), (7).
Can I use Colorado Courts E-Filing for a Yuma County probate case?
Attorneys file through Colorado Courts E-Filing, which covers probate. If you are self-represented, use in person filing, mail, or call the Yuma County clerk about whether the court's limited pro se email-document option applies to the document you need to submit.
What are the Yuma County courthouse hours?
The Yuma County Courthouse is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Does Yuma County publish local probate forms?
No local Yuma County probate packet or local probate cover sheet is published. Use Colorado's statewide JDF probate forms.
Can I appear remotely for a Yuma County probate hearing?
Colorado's statewide virtual proceedings policy treats an uncontested informal probate proceeding as presumptively flexible under Chief Justice Directive 23-03. Locally, Yuma County says Combined Court appearances are in person unless a court order says otherwise, and the virtual courtroom page says prior approval is required. Confirm the appearance method with the court before the hearing.
How do I look up a Yuma County probate hearing?
Use Colorado Docket Search at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets and choose Yuma County and the PR probate case class. The search shows docket information for scheduled hearings. It does not display filed documents, so copies must be requested from the court.
Who should I call if no Yuma County probate registrar contact is listed?
Call the Clerk of the District Court at 970-592-6120 or email [email protected]. No separate Yuma County probate registrar phone or email is published.
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