Estate Planning & Administration in Aurora
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
Estate planning for Aurora residents — wills, trusts, and powers of attorney — is transactional and handled by your attorney rather than filed with a court during your lifetime. If probate is needed later, it is heard in the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District), since these counties have no separate probate court. Although Aurora spans several counties, it is primarily in Arapahoe County (county seat Littleton).
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Where probate would be heard
Court: Estate planning is transactional and not filed with a court; if probate later becomes necessary, it is heard in the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District).
Estate planning for Aurora residents — wills, trusts, and powers of attorney — is handled by your attorney and not filed with a court during your lifetime. If probate is needed later, it is heard in the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District), as these counties have no separate probate court. Aurora is primarily in Arapahoe County. Verify current procedures on the Colorado Judicial Branch website before you file anything.
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- Do I file my will with a court in Aurora?
- No. A will is a private document during your lifetime and is not filed with any court. It is only submitted to the Arapahoe County District Court if probate becomes necessary after death.
- Where would my estate be probated if I live in Aurora?
- In the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District). These counties do not have a separate probate court, so probate is heard in the District Court. Aurora is primarily in Arapahoe County.