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No, in Colorado, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal if you have two witnesses sign it. However, if you don't want to use witnesses, you can acknowledge it in front of a notary.

In order for a will to be considered valid in the state of Colorado, the testator must be at least 18 years old, have it signed by at least two witnesses (either before or after the testator's death), and have it either typed or handwritten. The state does not recognize oral (or "noncupative") wills.

*Note: Colorado law requires that a decedent's will be filed (lodged) with the District Court in which the decedent was domiciled within ten days of the decedent's passing, even if no probate administration is expected.

Within 10 days of the person dying (usually), you need to file the will with the Colorado District Court where the person lived (permanent residence). We can take care of this step for you. Our law office is located in Northglenn, but we're able to file in all twenty-two of the District Courts in Colorado.

In Colorado, the average cost of a will ranges from $200 to $1,000, based on the attorney's fees and estate complexity. The average cost for a trust in Colorado typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, with more complex trusts potentially costing more.

* You should file your paperwork to open the estate in the District Court in the county where the Decedent lived. If the Decedent lived in another state, you can file your paperwork in any county in Colorado where they owned property. To find a District Court, click on Courts by County.