Opening Brief (Probate) | 1 Colorado Court of Appe als 2 East 14th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Appeal from: Insert County District/Probate Court District Court Judge: The Hon. Judge222s Name District Court Case Number: Insert case Number In the Interest/Estate of: Protected Party: Enter Name(s), And concerning: Appellant(s): Enter Name(s), & Appellee(s): Enter Name(s) Filing Party: Your Name Address: Street Address City, State Zip Code Phone: Phone With Area Code. E-Mail: E-Mail address FOR COURT USE Court of Appeals222 Case Number: {Enter Number} Opening Brief American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Opening Brief (Probate) | 2 Certificate of Compliance I certify that this brief complies with the requirements of Colorado Appellate Rules (C.A.R.) 28 and 32. Including: Word Limits: My brief has {Insert the Number of Words} words, which is not more than the 9,500 word limit. Included Sections: In the arguments section, before arguing each issue on appeal, I have the following separately titled sub-sections: The Standard of Review: I discuss which Standard of Review should be used to evaluate that issue. Preservation: I discuss if that issue was preserved for appeal. I cite to the page in the Record on Appeal where I raised this issue before the District Court and I cite to where the District Court decided that issue. I understand that my brief may be rejected if I fail to comply with these rules. Signature of the Appellant American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Opening Brief (Probate) | 3 Table of Contents Table of Authorities: {Insert Page Number} Issues on Appeal: {Insert Page Number} Statement of the Case: {Insert Page Number} Argument Summary: {Insert Page Number} Argument: {Insert Page Number} Conclusion: {Insert Page Number} Table of Authorities Cases Statutes Court Rules Other Authorities American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Opening Brief (Probate) | 4 Issues on Appeal Statement of the Case Argument Summary Argument Issue 1: {List your issue} A. Standard of Review: B. Preservation on Appeal: C. Discussion: Issue 2: {List your issue} A. Standard of Review: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Opening Brief (Probate) | 5 B. Preservation on Appeal: C. Discussion: {Repeat sub-sections A, B and C for each issue} Conclusion Dated: Respectfully submitted, Signature: Appellant American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Opening Brief (Probate) | 6 Certificate of Service I certify that on {Enter Date Served} I filed this Opening Brief with the Court of Appeals. I sent a copy, along with any attachments, to the people listed below: (Every party in the case should get a copy. If a party has a lawyer, send their copy to the lawyer.) Name of Person Served: {Enter Name} Sent by (Check One): U.S. Mail; OR In-Person Hand Delivery Address: {Enter Street Address} {City}, {State} {Zip Code} {Enter Other Parties222 Service Information Here} Signature: Appellant American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com