Northglenn, CO estate planning & probate attorney Jeff Althaus talks how long the probate process typically takes in CO. He explains that the probate process in Colorado requires a mandatory six-month period. While that may sound lengthy, he notes that Colorado actually has one of the fastest probate timelines in the United States, as probate in some states can take several years.

He emphasizes that property ownership across multiple states can complicate the process. Each state where the decedent owned real estate requires its own probate proceeding, which can extend the overall timeline well beyond Colorado’s minimum requirement.

According to his experience, six months is the shortest possible duration for probate in Colorado, with most cases lasting between six months and a year on average.