Who May Create a Colorado Last Will and Testament

An individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind may make a will.

Colorado Will Signing Requirements

Will Signing Requirements: The will shall be signed by the testator, or in the testator’s name by some other individual in the testator’s conscious presence and by the testator’s direction. The will must be signed by two witnesses OR notarized.

Colorado Will Witness Requirements

Will Witnessing Requirements: At least two persons each of whom witnessed either the signing or the testator’s acknowledgment of the signature or of the will. The witnesses should be 18 years of age or older and not be named as a beneficiary in the will.

Colorado Self-Proved Wills

Colorado allows self-proved wills. Any will may be simultaneously executed, attested, and made self-proved, by acknowledgment thereof by the testator and affidavits of the witnesses, each made before an officer authorized to administer oaths under the laws of the state where execution occurs and evidenced by the officer’s certificate, under official seal. ¹

Revoking A Colorado Last Will and Testament

A Colorado will can be revoked by creating a new will, by executing a codicil or by destroying the will. If the will is destroyed by someone other than the testator, it must be done with the consent and direction of the testator and must be proved by at least two witnesses. ²

Summary of Colorado Will Requirements

Anyone 18 years of age or older and of sound mind can write and sign a will in Colorado. The will should be witnessed by two persons or notarized. If the will is notarized, it does not need to be signed by two witnesses.