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To create a valid trust under Colorado law, the settlor must express an intent to create a trust and have adequate capacity (measured under the same standard applying to wills). Alternatively, a valid trust can be created through authorization provided under a statute, judgment, or decree.

(1) Subject to the provisions of section 15-10-108 and to subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section, the trustee of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state shall, within thirty days after his acceptance of the trust, register the trust in the court of this state at the principal place of ...

A notary is not required in order for the trust agreement to be valid, although a preferred method to ensure the validity of the document in the event of a challenge.

We charge $999 for a trust, which includes a durable power of attorney and living will, which is significantly less than a probate attorney will cost. Not only does it make sense in terms of dollars and cents, but making your wishes clear ahead of time avoids the emotional toll of family infighting.

The cost of setting up a trust in Colorado varies depending on the complexity of the trust and the attorney's fees. A basic Revocable Living Trust generally ranges from $1,000 to $3,000. More complex trusts can cost several thousand dollars more.

The state uses the Uniform Probate Code, though, so unless your estate is particularly large or complex, it may not be needed in Colorado. You can make a living trust by yourself, but if you want to use one it may make sense to find an attorney to help you do it right.