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.
