Probate

DE-111: Petition for Probate

Current as of July 21, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California

This form is used to ask a court to officially handle someone's estate after they die, including distributing their money and property according to their will or California law. You would need this form if you're the person named in a will to manage the estate, or if you're a close family member seeking to handle the deceased person's affairs when there's no will.

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DE-140RequiredNotice of Petition to Administer EstateThe Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative (DE-147) must be signed by the proposed executor/administrator to acknowledge their legal responsibilities before Letters are issued.›

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DE-115Notice of Hearing on Petition to Determine Claim to Property›DE-120Notice of Hearing—Decedent's Estate or Trust›DE-121Notice of Petition to Administer Estate›DE-122Citation—Probate›DE-125Summons (Probate)›DE-131Proof of Subscribing Witness›
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