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Will Requirements in Colorado

Important Notes

  1. The testator must be an adult

  2. The will must be signed before two competent witnesses

Legal Code

Age of Testator
  • 18 years or older

Number of Witnesses

  • 2 “generally competent” persons

Oral (Nuncupative) Wills

  • Not recognized

Holographic (Handwritten) Wills

  • Yes, if in the handwriting of the testator.

Revocation of Wills

  • Yes, by a new will or codicil, a revocation provision, or destruction of the will.

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