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California Probate Instructions & Los Angeles Probate Guidelines

WILLS, ESTATES & TRUSTS

CA Wills, Estates & Trusts

This is the self-help section for Wills, Estates & Trusts.

PROBATE Q&A

Probate Basics Q & As

HOW TO USE THE SELF-HELP GUIDELINES PROBATE AN ESTATE?

Title Description Resource
Starting a Probate or Obtaining Letters of Administration Instructions and Guidelines regarding the steps to start a probate proceeding or obtain Letters of Administration after an individual has died. It provides the mandatory Judicial Council forms by title and number, a detailed guide through the Petition for Probate form, definitions of frequently used words and phrases, requirements for filing in California and a brief description of filing procedures. View Document
Clearing Probate Notes Instructions How to clear Probate Notes in Los Angeles?   An overview of how to clear Probate Notes including instructions for on-line access to the Probate Notes through the Court’s website and a sample form, Supplement to Clear Probate Notes. View Document
Supplement to Clear Probate Notes Form Sample Supplement to a Petition for Probate, Printable form, non-fillable pleading paper formatted document.   If you need a fillable pleading paper, email us mailto:: Info@SelfHelpProbate.com. View Document
– Supplement to Clear Probate Notes Instructions with Comments Instructions for completing the Supplement to Clear Probate Notes sample form, with brief descriptions in comment boxes on how to complete the form. See the Probate Notes first. View Document
Completing Your Order for Probate, Letters and Duties & Liabilities How to complete probate forms? Instructions regarding the forms to complete after the initial hearing wherein the Court grants the Order for Probate. (1 Page) View Document
– Order for Probate Form (DE-140) California Probate Forms. Fillable Judicial Council Form. View Document
– Attachment to Order for Probate (MC-025 Sample Attachment to Order. Sample Judicial Council form, fillable.   Remember that Judge signs the last line. View Document
– Letters (DE-150) Fillable Judicial Council Form. View Document
– Duties and Liabilities (DE-147) You must file this before the order is issued. Fillable Judicial Council Form. View Document
– Confidential Statement of Birth Date and Driver’s License Number (DE-147S) Some Counties require this form. Fillable Judicial Council Form. View Document
After Your Order for Probate is Entered and Letters Issued What to do after the Probate Order is signed by the Judge: regarding the steps in the Probate process after the Order for Probate is entered and Letters issued. It provides the mandatory Judicial Council forms by title and number, detailed steps through the form, a brief description of filing procedures and information on other agencies that may need to be contacted during the probate process. View Document
Closing Your Probate Estate Here are the steps to close a probate estate. It provides a general overview of the process to close a probate estate, the mandatory Judicial Council forms by title and number and where to obtain additional assistance. View Document

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROBATE INFORMATION:

Title Description Resource
Withdrawal of Funds from Blocked Account An Instructional Guide regarding the steps to request a withdrawal of funds from a blocked account on behalf of a minor or by the minor who has now attained the age of 18. It provides the mandatory Judicial Council forms by title and number, detailed steps through the Withdrawal of Funds from Blocked Account form, including an example on how to complete the form, as well as a brief description of filing procedures. (2 Pages) View Document
Ex Parte Petition for Release of Remains of Decedent An Instructional Guide regarding the steps to request an emergency order for the release of remains of a decedent. It provides detailed steps through the Ex Parte Petition for Release of Remains of Decedent form, as well as a brief description of filing procedures. (1 Page) View Document

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