Colorado § 15-12-1005 - Limitations on proceedings against personal representative.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-1005 — Limitations on proceedings against personal representative., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-12-1005. Limitations on proceedings against personal representative.
Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, the rights of successors and of creditors whose claims have not otherwise been barred against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within six months after the filing of the closing statement. The rights thus barred do not include rights to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1606, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-1005.
ANNOTATION
Court may revoke order and reopen proceedings irregularly made. A probate court may revoke its orders and reopen proceedings with respect to the settlement of estates which have been irregularly made or procured by fraud or mistake. Lembach v. Lembach, 622 P.2d 606 (Colo. App. 1980).
Applied in In re Estate of Daigle, 634 P.2d 71 (Colo. 1981).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 15-12-1005
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-1005 cover?
Section 15-12-1005 ("Limitations on proceedings against personal representative.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 15-12-1005?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-1005" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 15-12-1005 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.