C.R.S. Section 15-10-601
Definitions

As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Estate” means the property of the decedent, trust, or other person whose affairs are subject to this code or any code included as part of this title 15 as the estate is originally constituted and as the estate exists from time to time during administration. “Estate” includes custodial property as described in the “Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”, article 50 of title 11; custodial trust property as described in the “Colorado Uniform Custodial Trust Act”, article 1.5 of this title 15; and the property of a principal that is subject to a power of attorney.

(2)

“Fiduciary” means:

(a)

A personal representative, guardian, conservator, trust director, or trustee;

(b)

A custodian as described in the “Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”, article 50 of title 11, C.R.S.;

(c)

A custodial trustee as described in the “Colorado Uniform Custodial Trust Act”, article 1.5 of this title;

(d)

An agent as defined in sections 15-10-201 (1), 15-14-602 (3), and 15-14-702 (1); and

(e)

A public administrator as described in section 15-12-619.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Governing instrument” means a will or a trust or a donative, appointive, or nominative instrument of any other type, including but not limited to:

(I)

An instrument that creates a custodial transfer as described in the “Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”, article 50 of title 11, C.R.S.;

(II)

A custodial trust as described in the “Colorado Uniform Custodial Trust Act”, article 1.5 of this title;

(III)

A medical durable power of attorney as described in section 15-14-506;

(IV)

An agency instrument as defined in section 15-14-602 (2);

(V)

A power of attorney as defined in section 15-14-702 (7);

(VI)

A court order appointing a guardian as described in parts 2 and 3 of article 14 of this title; and

(VII)

A court order appointing a conservator as described in part 4 of article 14 of this title.

(b)

“Governing instrument” does not include a deed; an insurance or annuity policy; a multiple-party account; a security registered in beneficiary form; a pension; a profit-sharing, retirement, or similar benefit plan; or an individual retirement account.

Source: Section 15-10-601 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-15.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

15‑10‑101
Short title 15‑10‑102
Purposes - rule of construction 15‑10‑103
Supplementary general principles of law applicable 15‑10‑104
Severability 15‑10‑105
Construction against implied repeal 15‑10‑106
Effect of fraud and evasion 15‑10‑106.5
Petition to determine cause and date of death resulting from disaster - body unidentifiable or missing 15‑10‑107
Evidence of death or status 15‑10‑108
Acts by holder of general power 15‑10‑109
Remarriage of absentee’s spouse 15‑10‑110
Insurance and other contracts - surrender value - effect of contract provisions - suit on claim of death 15‑10‑111
Entry into safe deposit box of decedent - definitions 15‑10‑112
Cost of living adjustment of certain dollar amounts 15‑10‑201
General definitions 15‑10‑301
Territorial application 15‑10‑302
Subject matter jurisdiction 15‑10‑303
Venue - multiple proceedings - transfer 15‑10‑304
Practice in court 15‑10‑305
Records and certified copies 15‑10‑306
Jury trial 15‑10‑307
Registrar - powers 15‑10‑308
Appeals 15‑10‑310
Oath or affirmation on filed document 15‑10‑401
Notice - method and time of giving 15‑10‑402
Notice - waiver 15‑10‑403
Pleadings - when parties bound by others - notice 15‑10‑501
Court powers - definitions - application 15‑10‑502
Initial investigation 15‑10‑503
Power of a court to address the conduct of a fiduciary - emergencies - nonemergencies 15‑10‑504
Surcharge - contempt - sanctions against fiduciaries 15‑10‑505
Notice to fiduciary - current address on file 15‑10‑601
Definitions 15‑10‑602
Recovery of reasonable compensation and costs 15‑10‑603
Factors in determining the reasonableness of compensation and costs 15‑10‑604
Fee disputes - process and procedure 15‑10‑605
Compensation and costs - assessment - limitations 15‑10‑606
Applicability
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 15-10-601’s source at colorado​.gov