Colorado § 15-12-1008 - Subsequent administration.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-1008 — Subsequent administration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-12-1008. Subsequent administration.
If, after an estate has been settled and the personal representative discharged or after one year after a closing statement has been filed, it is determined that the estate has not been fully administered or fully distributed by reason of subsequently discovered property or for any other reason, the court, upon petition of any interested person, and upon notice as it directs, may appoint the same or a successor personal representative to complete the administration or distribution of the estate. If a new appointment is made, unless the court orders otherwise, the provisions of this code apply as appropriate; but no claim previously barred may be asserted in the subsequent administration.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1606, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 153-3-1008. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 651, § 13, effective July 1.
ANNOTATION
Trial court sitting in probate may reopen an estate in furtherance of justice. In re Estate of Hamilton v. Egan, 633 P.2d 1100 (Colo. App. 1981).
Probate court had authority under this statute to expand personal representative's authority and scope of administration as necessary during the course of the proceedings. In re Estate of Shuler, 981 P.2d 1109 (Colo. App. 1999).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 15-12-1008
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-12-1008 cover?
Section 15-12-1008 ("Subsequent administration.") 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.
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