The article goes through many of the issues that the Denver Probate Court has encountered, including budget cuts and reductions in staff. It also talks about some of the initiatives through that court and the state court administrator's office aimed at improving the tracking and reporting of Colorado protective proceedings.

        It's worth a read. It's also worth noting that inevitably other courts will pick up on the article and could move reviewing whether or not guardianship and conservatorship reports have been filed in their courts to a higher priority. As detailed in this post there are numerous possible sanctions for failing to file reports on time, including removal and surcharge. Surcharge means the guardian or conservator is personally liable for damages and expenses. File your reports on time and always let the court supervising your protective proceeding know about an important change - like a change of address or the ward passing away. This will help keep you in the court's good graces. Always consult with an attorney who practices in this area.