Probate
DE-154: Request for Special Notice
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows someone to request that they be notified of important court dates and decisions in a probate or guardianship case. Heirs, creditors, and other interested parties use this form to stay informed about estate proceedings and ensure their rights are protected throughout the case.
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Forms that go with DE-154
DE-140Often filed with itNotice of Petition to Administer EstateThe Notice of Petition to Administer Estate is often filed in related probate proceedings and may be required to formally notify interested parties when succession claims are being made.›DE-160Often filed with itInventory And AppraisalThe Inventory and Appraisal form is used to list and value the decedent's personal property, providing the factual basis for the succession claim made in DE-154.›DE-174Often filed with itAllowance or Rejection of Creditor's ClaimThe Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary may be required by the court or financial institution alongside the affidavit to release the decedent's personal property without a formal probate bond.›DE-111AlternativePetition for ProbateThe Petition for Probate is the next step if the estate exceeds the small estate threshold and full probate is required instead of the affidavit procedure.›DE-157AlternativeNotice of Administration to CreditorsThe Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petition is an alternative succession method used when the property is being claimed by a surviving spouse or domestic partner rather than other heirs.›