Colorado small estate affidavit: limits & how it works
Colorado's small-estate affidavit lets a heir or beneficiary collect personal property without probate when the estate is $74,000 or less — the threshold is adjusted for inflation.
CO small-estate limit
$74,000 (indexed for inflation)
- Personal property up to $74,000 (indexed) can be collected with a small-estate affidavit — no court case, no probate.
- The affidavit is available 10 days after death and is presented directly to the institution holding the assets.
- Real property has a separate beneficiary deed (transfer-on-death deed) mechanism if one was recorded before death.
- Kindred can prepare the small-estate affidavit or run the informal probate if the estate exceeds the limit.
Common questions
What is Colorado's small estate limit?
Personal property up to $74,000 (indexed for inflation) can be collected with a small-estate affidavit 10 days after death — no court case. Real property may pass through a beneficiary deed if one was recorded. We can tell you whether your estate qualifies.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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