Probate
DE-172: Creditor's Claim
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows a creditor to file a claim against a deceased person's estate to request payment of money owed to them. Creditors use this form during probate proceedings to formally notify the court and the estate representative that they are owed a debt and want to be paid from the deceased person's assets.
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Forms that go with DE-172
DE-140RequiredNotice of Petition to Administer EstateThe Notice of Petition to Administer Estate must be filed to notify creditors of the estate administration, which triggers the deadline for creditors to file their claims using DE-172.›DE-174Often filed with itAllowance or Rejection of Creditor's ClaimThe Proof of Subscribing Witness is another declaration-type form used in probate proceedings and is often filed together with DE-172 to authenticate will-related documents.›DE-160Often filed with itInventory And AppraisalThe Inventory and Appraisal form is commonly referenced alongside a Creditor's Claim to verify whether the estate has sufficient assets to satisfy the debt being claimed.›DE-111Often filed with itPetition for ProbateThe Petition for Probate initiates the probate proceeding that establishes the estate and appoints a personal representative, which is a prerequisite for creditors to formally file a DE-172 claim.›