California Probate Forms
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APP-001-INFO
Explains the steps to begin and complete an appeal of a trial court in an unlimited civil case (generally a case for more than $25,000 or a case from family, juvenile, or probate court). It includes links to online resources to help understand each step in the appeal process.
California
APP-002
Tell the trial court that you are appealing (asking a higher court to review) the decision (final judgment or order) of the trial court in an unlimited civil case (generally a case for more than $25,000 or a case from family, juvenile, or probate court).
California
BOE-502-A
To be completed by the transferee (buyer) prior to a transfer of subject property, in accordance with section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report must be filed with each conveyance in the County Recorder’s office for the county where the property is located.
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DE-111
Ask the court to start the process for distributing a deceased person’s property, paying debts owed by the deceased person, and settling the financial affairs of the deceased person.
California
DE-111(A-3e)
If you are eligible to receive part of an estate (the property of a deceased person), tell the court that you want to waive (give up) the requirement that the estate’s personal representative (the person named as executor in the deceased person’s will or the person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who did not have a will) have a bond (a form of insurance in case the personal representative steals from or does not properly manage the estate). Can be attached to a Petition for Probate (DE-111).
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DE-115
A person who made a claim to property that is in an estate or a trust or that will be distributed by a guardianship or conservatorship uses this to tell all interested persons about the date, time, and place of a hearing relating to that claim. Also tells those receiving the notice what might happen if they do not come to the hearing or respond to the claim.
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DE-120
If you file a paper in court relating to an estate or a trust, tell all interested persons about the date, time, and place of a hearing relating to that paper.
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DE-120(MA)
Gives more space to list people who had a Notice of Hearing delivered to (served on) them by mail. This can be attached to either Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship (GC-020) or Notice of Hearing-Decedent’s Estate or Trust (DE-120).
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DE-120(P)
Tell the court who had a Notice of Hearing-Decedent’s Estate or Trust (DE-120) delivered in person to (personally served on) them. This can be attached to Notice of Hearing-Decedent’s Estate or Trust (DE-120).
California
DE-120(PA)
Gives more space to list people who had a Notice of Hearing delivered in person to (personally served on) them. This can be attached to either Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing—Decedent's Estate or Trust (DE-120(P)) or Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing—Guardianship or Conservatorship (GC-020 (P)).
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DE-121
If you file a Petition for Probate (a request to start the process for distributing a deceased person’s property, paying debts owed by the deceased person, and settling the financial affairs of the deceased person), tell all interested persons that the petition has been filed and about the date, time, and place of a hearing on the petition. Also explains what a person receiving the notice should do if they do not agree with the petition.
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DE-121(MA)
Gives more space to list people who had a Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (DE-121) delivered to (served on) them by mail. This can be attached to Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (DE-121).
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DE-122
Tells a person that they are required to come to a hearing relating to a case in probate court, such as a case about an estate (the property of a deceased person) or a trust (an arrangement where property is given to someone to be held for the benefit of another person).
California
DE-125
Tells parties other than the petitioner that a probate case has started and what can happen if a response is not filed in 30 days.
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DE-131
A person who signed another person’s will (a legal paper that lists a person’s wishes about what will happen to his or her property after death) or a codicil (a change to a person’s will) uses this to make a sworn statement about that will or codicil.
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DE-135
A person who is familiar with the handwriting of a deceased person uses this to make a sworn statement that handwritten parts of a will were written and signed by the deceased person.
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DE-140
States the courts decision (order) appointing the personal representative of an estate (the executor of the deceased person’s will or the administrator appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who did not have a will) and listing powers and responsibilities of the representative.
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DE-147
Explains the duties of a personal representative of an estate (the executor of the deceased person’s will or the administrator appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person who did not have a will) and what can happen if a personal representative does not fulfill those duties. People who have asked the court to be appointed as a personal representative also use this to tell the court they have received a copy of Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative (DE-147).
California
DE-147(S)
People who have asked a court to be appointed as a personal representative of an estate use this to confidentially give a court that requires it their birth date and driver’s license number.
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DE-154
Ask to get notice of more things that may be filed in a case in probate court. People who were served with a request for special notice (DE-154) also use this to tell the court they have received the request.
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DE-157
Tells those to whom a deceased person owes money or other property (creditors) who has been appointed as the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate and that the representative has started managing the estate. Also provides creditors with information about how and when to make a claim against the estate and what may happen if they do not file a claim on time.
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DE-160
Tells the court what property is owned by the estate and approximately how much it is worth.
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DE-161
Gives more space to tell the court about more property owned by the estate and approximately how much it is worth. Can be attached to Inventory and Appraisal (DE-160).
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DE-165
Personal representatives of estates use this to tell all interested persons about actions that they plan to take. Also used by people receiving the notice to tell the court if they disagree with (object to) or agree with (consent to) the representative’s proposed action.
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DE-166
Tell the court that you give up (waive) your right to get notice from the personal representative of the estate about actions that the representative plans to take. Can also be used to cancel (revoke) a waiver of the right to notice that you signed before.
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DE-172
Those to whom a deceased person owes money or other property (creditors) use this to make a claim against the estate. Also explains how to fill out the claim, when and how to file it, and what may happen if it is not filed on time.
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DE-174
The personal representative of the estate uses this to tell the court and a creditor who made a claim against the estate whether the representative approves or rejects the claim in whole or in part and also states the court’s decision to approve or reject the claim. Also provides creditors whose claims are rejected by the personal representative with information about what they can do next.
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DE-200
States the court’s decision (order) about who must be given (served with) the Notice of Hearing.
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DE-221
Ask the court to decide that all or part of a deceased person’s estate does not have to go through the probate process because it belongs to the deceased person’s spouse or domestic partner.
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DE-226
States the courts decision (order) about whether all or part of a deceased person’s estate does not have to go through the probate process because it belongs to the deceased person’s spouse or domestic partner.
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DE-260
A personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian uses this to tell the court about the sale of real property in an estate, guardianship of the estate, or conservatorship case and ask the court to confirm the sale.
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DE-265
States the court's decision (order) whether to confirm the sale of real property in an estate, guardianship of the estate, or conservatorship case.
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DE-270
A personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian uses this to ask the court to approve, without a hearing, the sale of securities in an estate, guardianship of the estate, or conservatorship case. Can also be used by the court to state its decision (order) approving the sale.
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DE-275
A personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian uses this to ask the court for permission, without holding a hearing, to sell personal property in an estate, guardianship of the estate, or conservatorship case. Can also be used by the court to state its decision (order) approving the sale.
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DE-295
A personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian uses this to tell the court that all property in an estate, guardianship of the estate, or conservatorship case has been distributed, transferred or sold according to the court's prior orders and to ask the court to order, without holding a hearing, that the person is no longer (is discharged from being) the personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian. Can also be used by the court to state its decision (order) approving the discharge of the personal representative of the estate, conservator, or guardian.
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DE-305
Make a sworn statement to the court that the value of all real property in California in a deceased person’s estate is $55,425 or less.
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DE-310
Make a sworn statement to the court that the value of all the property in California in a deceased person’s estate is $166,250 or less and ask the court, without going through the probate process, to decide that you (and anyone else making the request) should get the deceased person’s real property because you are a beneficiary in the deceased person’s will or an heir of a the person who died without a will. Can also be used to ask the court for the deceased person’s personal property.
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DE-315
States the court’s decision (order) that the value of all the property in California in a deceased person’s estate is $166,250 or less, the estate does not have to go through the probate process, and that the deceased person’s real property belongs to those who filed a Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property (Estates of $166,250 or Less) (DE-310). Can also be used to order that the deceased person’s personal property belongs to the petitioners.
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DE-350
Ask the court to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a child to the court in a probate case.
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DE-351
States the court's decision (order) to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a child in a probate case.
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GC-100
Ask the court to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a child to the court in a probate case.
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GC-101
States the court's decision to appoint an adult to represent the best interests of a child in a probate case.
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GC-205
Gives you basic information about probate guardianships for children. It includes helpful information about court procedures and duties of guardians.
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GC-248
Explains the duties and responsibilities of a person appointed as guardian of a person or an estate and must be signed to prove the guardian received a copy.
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GC-310
Ask the court to appoint a conservator of the person or the estate. This form can also be used to ask the court to appoint a new person to be the conservator in an existing case.
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GC-340
States the court's decision to appoint a conservator.
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