Probate
DE-157: Notice of Administration to Creditors
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form notifies creditors that a person has died and their estate is being handled through the court system. Estate administrators, executors, or personal representatives use it to inform creditors about the death and give them a deadline to file claims against the estate.
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Forms that go with DE-157
DE-160Often filed with itInventory And AppraisalThe Inventory and Appraisal form is commonly filed during estate administration alongside creditor notices to establish the value of estate assets available to satisfy claims.›DE-140Next stepNotice of Petition to Administer EstateThe Notice of Petition to Administer Estate is typically filed before DE-157 to formally open probate proceedings and notify interested parties of the administration.›DE-172Next stepCreditor's ClaimThe Allowance or Rejection of Creditor's Claim form is the direct follow-up used to formally respond to any creditor claims received as a result of the DE-157 notice.›DE-111Next stepPetition for ProbateThe Petition for Probate is a foundational filing that initiates the estate proceeding under which the DE-157 creditor notice is later issued by the personal representative.›