Colorado intestate succession law governs the distribution of a decedent’s assets when they pass without a valid will or trust. In such cases, the assets are distributed according to a statutory hierarchy of heirs, including spouses, children, parents, siblings, and other relatives.

However, in order to be considered a valid heir under Colorado law, an individual must survive the decedent by at least 120 hours or five days. If this requirement is not met, the individual is assumed to have predeceased the decedent, and their estate share is distributed accordingly.

It is important for individuals to understand Colorado’s intestate succession laws in order to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes.