Who must I contact to present a claim against the estate?

Send your claim to the personal representative, Erin Johnson at PO Box 189, Rico, CO 81332, or file it with Montezuma County District Court.

What is the deadline to submit a claim?

Claims must be presented on or before September 13, 2026.

What happens if I miss the September 13, 2026 deadline?

Your claim may be forever barred, meaning you likely cannot recover the debt from the estate.

Probate — PO Box 189, Rico, CO (2026PR30018)

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Intestate

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This is a notice to creditors for the Estate of Leo Johnnie Dennison requiring anyone with claims against the estate to present them by September 13, 2026, or risk losing the right to payment.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to present claims: September 13, 2026
Claims must be presented to the personal representative or Montezuma County District Court
Claimants risk being forever barred after the deadline
Personal representative: Erin Johnson, PO Box 189, Rico, CO 81332

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 13, 2026

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim documentation
Gather invoices, contracts, or statements proving the debt and prepare a written claim before September 13, 2026.
2
Submit claim to personal representative
Mail or deliver your claim to Erin Johnson, PO Box 189, Rico, CO 81332, before the deadline.
3
File with Montezuma County District Court
If needed, file your claim with the District Court of Montezuma County by September 13, 2026; check court for filing procedures.

Frequently asked questions

Who must I contact to present a claim against the estate?: Send your claim to the personal representative, Erin Johnson at PO Box 189, Rico, CO 81332, or file it with Montezuma County District Court.
What is the deadline to submit a claim?: Claims must be presented on or before September 13, 2026.
What happens if I miss the September 13, 2026 deadline?: Your claim may be forever barred, meaning you likely cannot recover the debt from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Notice to Creditors: A public announcement asking anyone owed money by the deceased to make a claim against the estate.
Personal representative: The person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Forever barred: A legal bar that prevents a creditor from later bringing a claim against the estate after the deadline.

Full Notice Text

34937
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Leo Johnnie Dennison, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30018
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before September 13, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Erin Johnson
PO Box 189
Rico, CO 81332
Published in The Journal May 13, 20 and 27, 2026

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