Mojo Properties, LLC v. Woods

Opinion by

Judge BERNARD.

In this appeal, we resolve a question involving Colorado's statute establishing the priorities of those persons who seek appointment as a personal representative to administer the estate of a deceased. Specifically, we are asked to determine whether the nominee of one with a prior right to appointment stands in the shoes of his or her nominator with regard to that priority. We hold that the answer to this question is "yes." As a result, we affirm the district court's order.

I. Background

Mojo Properties, LLC (creditor), appeals the district court's order appointing…