Paperwork, Probate

You can find a list of the forms you'll need to prepare in order to file probate here as well as the state law code and other resources. Please note that in addition to the forms listed below there are other documents that will need to be drafted. Also, please take a moment to look at the tips we have provided that are located at the bottom of this page.

 

The Petition for Probate of Will and Letters of Administration (DE111)
Order for Probate (DE140)
Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative (DE147)
Proof of Holographic Instrument (DE135)
Letters of Administration (DE150)
Notice of Administration of the Estate (DE157)
Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (DE121)
Proof of Subscribing Witness (DE131)
Inventory and Appraisal with attachment 1 & 2 (DE160)
Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property (Estates $100,000 or Less) And Personal Property (DE310)
Affidavit RE Real Property of Small Value ($20,000 or less) (DE305)
Spousal Property Petition (DE221)
Spousal Property Order (DE226)
Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (DE-260)
Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (DE-265)
Ex Parte Petition for Authority to Sell Securities and Order (DE-270)
Ex Parte Petition for Approval of Sale of Personal Property and Order (DE-275)
Notice of Proposed Action (DE-165)

Tip 1  The average estimated minimum time to complete forms for a small estate may be in excess of 80 hours without knowledge of legal terms and concepts. Be sure to set aside enough time to deal with the paperwork.

Tip 2  Our probate process page will help navigate the maze of forms.

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Tip 3  It helps to know the definitions of probate legal terms.

Tip 4  ProbateCA can be consulted at any time during the probate process. Contact us if you need help in filing probate.