California Probate Forms

Every California probate case requires numerous forms to commence, administer and conclude the probate successfully. These forms can be confusing and sometimes contradictory.

The process is daunting and almost certainly will require the assistance of a trained and skilled lawyer to navigate successfully. The following forms can be found on the California Courts website located here https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=DE (please check the website for the most current version of the documents and verify with your attorney).

Form	Date Revised	Description
DE-111*	Jul 1, 2017	Petition for Probate
DE-111(A-3e)*	Jul 1, 2017	Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary
DE-120*	Jul 1, 2005	Notice of Hearing—Decedent’s Estate or Trust (Probate—Decedents’ Estates)
DE-120(MA)	Jul 1, 2005	Attachment to Notice of Hearing Proof of Service by Mail (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships)
DE-120(P)	Jul 1, 2005	Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing—Decedent’s Estate or Trust (Probate—Decedents’ Estates)
DE-120(PA)	Jul 1, 2005	Attachment to Notice of Hearing Proof of Personal Service (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships)
DE-121*	Jan 1, 2013	Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (Probate—Decedents’ Estates)
DE-121(MA)	Jan 1, 2006	Attachment to Notice of Petition to Administer Estate—Proof of Service by Mail (Probate—Decedents’ Estates)
DE-122*	Jan 1, 2006	Citation—Probate (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships)
DE-125*	Jan 1, 1998	Summons (Probate)
DE-131*	Jan 1, 1998	Proof of Subscribing Witness
DE-135*	Jan 1, 1998	Proof of Holographic Instrument
DE-140*	Jan 1, 1998	Order for Probate
DE-142*	Jul 1, 2017	Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary
DE-147*	Jan 1, 2002	Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative
DE-147(S)*	Jan 1, 2001	Confidential Supplement to Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative
DE-150*	Jan 1, 1998	Letters
DE-154*	Jan 1, 1998	Request for Special Notice [same as GC-035]
DE-157*	Jan 1, 2013	Notice of Administration to Creditors
DE-160*	Jan 1, 2007	Inventory and Appraisal
DE-161	Jan 1, 1998	Inventory and Appraisal Attachment [same as GC-041]
DE-165*	Jan 1, 1998	Notice of Proposed Action (Objection-Consent)
DE-166*	Jan 1, 1998	Waiver of Notice of Proposed Action
DE-172*	Jan 1, 1998	Creditor’s Claim
DE-174*	Jan 1, 2009	Allowance Or Rejection of Creditor’s Claim (Probate-Decedents’ Estates)
DE-200*	Jan 1, 1998	Order Prescribing Notice [same as GC-022]
DE-221*	Jan 1, 2014	Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petition
DE-226*	Jan 1, 2015	Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Order
DE-260*	Jan 1, 2006	Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Guardianships and Conservatorships)
DE-265*	Jan 1, 2015	Order Confirming Sale of Real Property
DE-270*	Jan 1, 1998	Ex Parte Petition for Authority to Sell Securities and Order [same as GC-070]
DE-275*	Jan 1, 1998	Ex Parte Petition for Approval of Sale of Personal Property and Order [same as GC-075
DE-295*	Jan 1, 2006	Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (Probate—Decedents’ Estates and Conservatorships and Guardianships)
DE-305*	Jul 1, 2015	Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value ($50,000 or less)
DE-310*	Jan 1, 2017	Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property (Estates of $150,000 or Less)
DE-315*	Jan 1, 2015	Order Determining Succession to Real Property (Estates of $150,000 or Less)
DE-350*	Jan 1, 2008	Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem – Probate
DE-351*	Jan 1, 2004	Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem – Probate [same as GC-101]

These forms are provided for informational and educational purposes only. We
are not providing legal advice or direction whatsoever by including the above
forms here. In fact, we hope that seeing the extent of the forms required, you will be encouraged to engage a probate lawyer along with a free legal liaison to assist you throughout the process.

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