JDF 999 at a glance
What it is: Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit is submitted under C.R.S. § 15-12-1201.
Who signs: The affiant is either a successor of the decedent or a person acting on behalf of one or more of the decedent's successors, and is 18 years of age or older.
A filled-in JDF 999 example: a daughter collects a small estate
How to fill out JDF 999, box by box
2. Affirmations
At least ten days have elapsed since the death of the decedent. Write the decedent in (decedent).
The total fair market value of all property owned by the decedent and subject to disposition by will or intestate succession at the time of the decedent's death, wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed, for year of death (Y.O.D.): Y.O.D 2026 is $88,000; Y.O.D. 2025 is $86,000; Y.O.D. 2024 is $82,000; Y.O.D. 2023 is $80,000; Y.O.D. 2022 is $74,000; Y.O.D. 2021 and 2020 is $70,000 (checked November 8, 2026).
This affidavit is not valid for the transfer of real estate. To transfer personal property that affects real estate, see C.R.S. § 15-12-1201(3.5).
No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.
Successors and their property
The successors listed are entitled to any personal property belonging to the decedent. For each Successor, write the Name of Successor, the Property Description and the Amount, which can be an amount, a proportion or a percentage.
Collecting the property
The property must be paid or delivered as described in the following table. Then, the property will be distributed to successors per paragraph f. Write the Name, Property Description and Amount.
Any person collecting property on behalf of one or more successors will be deemed an agent of such successor with all the duties of an agent under Colorado law.
Any person who receives property under this affidavit is answerable and accountable to any subsequently appointed personal representative of the estate or any other person having a superior right to the estate.
Notarized Signature
By signing you swear or affirm under oath that the statements set forth therein are true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Write Your Name in Print Your Name and your signature in Your Signature.
In Subscribed and affirmed, or sworn to before me, the notary fills in the County of, the State of, this day of and My commission expires, and signs on Notary Public.
More rules for JDF 999
The person or entity paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property under this affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if he, she, or it dealt with a personal representative of the Decedent. C.R.S. § 15-12-1202(1).
If a person or entity holding property of a decedent refuses to honor this affidavit without reasonable cause, they will be liable for all costs, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, incurred by or on behalf of the persons entitled to such property. C.R.S. § 15-12-1202(3).
Sources
[1] JDF 999 Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit, Colorado Judicial Branch (R: April 28, 2026) (the Official source link on this page).