Probate Forms – An Introduction
Looking for Probate forms? The right forms can be hard to find if you don’t search the right source. Even if you are able to find a source for them – they are often outdated and it’s sometimes unclear what forms you need to file.
FormsProbate.com is your source for up-to-date forms and instructions on how to open a probate administration. Small estate affidavits, Petitions for Probate, Letters Testamentary and Letters of Administration are some of the key probate forms you may need for your case.
When should you use probate forms?
Sometimes probate forms are very helpful. There are probate courts around the country that make these forms readily available. However, there can be risk in using probate forms if you don’t know what you’re doing. It is irresponsible for anyone to just give you forms and assume you can just figure it out for yourself. Would you settle a million dollar divorce case with free divorce forms you found online? Probably not.
Use probate forms if/when:
- The estate’s assets total value is very low. (Most states have a maximum threshhold value determined before you should or need to consider hiring a probate attorney.)
- There are few or negligible creditors claims.
- You know how to assemble a complete probate petition package. (Most forms require the support of other forms to assemble a complete probate petition/application to the court.
Do not use probate forms if/when:
- You believe probate is a “very simple” process. Probate is a court process – don’t take it for granted.
- You don’t have cooperation between all of the heirs (Eg. If you believe someone is going to contest a Will, you should hire an attorney first.)
- The state probate courts require attorney representation
Caution: We have hundreds of applicable and up-to-date probate forms available including instructions on how to properly put your case together, but nothing on this site is intended to be legal advice. By using any of our probate forms, you consent and agree to the risks inherent in representing yourself in this matter. You will hold FormsProbate.com harmless and indemnify us from any claims are disputes arising from your use of our probate forms. If in doubt, contact a licensed probate attorney to discuss your case.
