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DECEDENT ESTATES / PCAP

Video Training

  • Decedent’s Estate Training (PCAP)
  • Administration of Small, Uncontested Decedent Estates
  • Nuts and Bolts of Decedent’s Estates
  • Foreclosure and Probate

Written Manual

  • Written Manual (2022)

Forms and Templates

  • Forms to be completed for opening intestate estate (no will):
    • Cover Sheet
    • Probate CLSP
    • Petition for Letters of Administration
    • Oath & Bond – Surety
    • Affidavit of Heirship
    • Order Declaring Heirship
    • Order Appointing Administrator
    • Notice to Interested Parties
    • Motion to Waive Publication Fees
    • Order Waiving Publication Fees
  • Forms to be completed for opening intestate estate (no will):
    • Cover Sheet
    • Probate CLSP
    • Affidavit – Copy of Will
    • Petition for Probate of Will and Letters Testamentary
    • Oath & Bond – No Surety
    • Affidavit of Heirship
    • Order Declaring Heirship
    • Order Admitting Will
    • Notice to Heirs & Legatees – Will Admitted
    • Motion to Waive Publication Fees
    • Order Waiving Publication Fees
  • Forms to be completed for closing estate:
    • Proof of Mailing and Publication
    • Receipt on Distribution
    • Final Report of Representative
    • Notice of Final Report
    • Order of Discharge
  • Miscellaneous Forms:
    • Heirship Questionnaire
    • Waiver of Notice
    • Agreement of Heirs
    • Disclaimer of Interest Form
    • Notice of Probate and Release of Interest in Real Estate
    • Designation of Registered Agent (for out-of-state Representatives)
    • Small Estate Affidavit
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Suite 400
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