Small Estate Forms

Summary Release

Step 1: Initial Forms (Required to Open a Case)

Please upload a copy of the Applicant's photo identification, paid funeral bill, and the following:

Step 1A: If There is a Will

Step 2: Additional Forms - Before Entry

Step 3: Proposed Entry Forms

Step 3A: If there is a Will

No Administration

Step 1: Initial Forms (Required to Open a Case)

Please upload a copy of the Applicant's photo identification, paid funeral bill, and the following:

Step 1A: Additional Forms Required if there is a Will

A copy of the will must be attached to the Notice of Presentation of Will

Step 2: Additional Forms - Before Entry

Proof of value of each asset listed on form PC-E-5.1 must be attached

Step 2A: Additional Forms - If there is a Will

Step 2B: Additional Forms Required if a Commissioner is Necessary

Step 3: Proposed Entry Forms

Step 3A: Additional Proposed Entry Required if there is a Will

Admitting a Will to Probate

Step 1: Supplemental Forms to File When the Case is Opened

A copy of the will must be attached to the Notice of Presentation of Will

Step 2: Additional Forms

Step 3: Proposed Entry Forms

Filing a Will for Record Only (Summary Releases Only)

Step 1: Supplemental Forms to File When Case is Opened

A copy of the will must be attached to the Notice of Presentation of Will

Step 2: Proposed Entry Forms

Reopening a No Admin

Real Estate Only (May not be Filed Until 6 Months After Date of Death)

Very Small Estates

Please upload a copy of the Applicant's photo identification

Information Gathering