Representation - basic effect. — Colorado Code § 15-5-301
Colorado Code § 15-5-301 — Representation - basic effect.. Reproduced from the official Colorado Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 15-5-301. Representation - basic effect.
(1) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person pursuant to this part 3 has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.
(2) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person pursuant to this part 3 is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would otherwise have become effective.
(3) A person who pursuant to this part 3 may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf.
(4) A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary pursuant to this part 3 with respect to the termination or modification of a trust pursuant to section 15-5-411 (1).
Source: L. 2018: Entire article added, (SB 18-180), ch. 169, p. 1158, § 1, effective January 1, 2019.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Colorado Revised Statutes § 15-5-301
- Jurisdiction: Colorado
- Code: Colorado Revised Statutes
- Subject: Representation - basic effect.
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