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New Castle County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the New Castle County probate court in Delaware. We list 27 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the New Castle County probate court at 800 N. French St., 2nd Floor Wilmington, DE 19801.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (24)
NC-30 — Accounting Form
Provides a detailed financial record of all transactions within an estate during administration.
Official source: newcastlede.gov1.75 — Accounting Form pdf (non-fillable)
Used to provide a detailed financial accounting of an estate's income and expenses.
Official source: newcastlede.gov1.75 — Accounting Form SAMPLE
Provides a sample template for preparing an accounting of an estate's financial transactions.
Official source: newcastlede.govBeneficiary Waiver Form
Used by a beneficiary to waive certain rights or acknowledge receipt of assets in an estate.
Official source: newcastlede.govCombined No Estate Tax Jointly Held Affidavit Fillable
Certifies that jointly held property is not subject to estate tax, allowing for its transfer.
Official source: newcastlede.govCombined No Estate Tax Jointly Held Affidavit SAMPLE
Certifies that no estate tax is due and details jointly held property for probate purposes.
Official source: newcastlede.govCoversheet for Joint Affidavit
Used as a coversheet for submitting a joint affidavit to the court.
Official source: newcastlede.govInventory Form
Lists all assets of a deceased person's estate for probate purposes.
Official source: newcastlede.govInventory Form pdf (non-fillable)
Lists all assets of a deceased person's estate for probate purposes.
Official source: newcastlede.govInventory Form SAMPLE
Provides an example of the form used to list all assets of a decedent's estate.
Official source: newcastlede.govJointly Held Affidavit Fillable
Affirms ownership of jointly held property, typically for transfer outside of probate.
Official source: newcastlede.govJointly Held Affidavit SAMPLE
Provides information about property held jointly by the decedent and another party.
Official source: newcastlede.govNo Estate Tax Affidavit Form
Certifies that no estate tax is due, often required for property transfer.
Official source: newcastlede.govNo Estate Tax Affidavit Form SAMPLE
Certifies that no estate tax is due on the decedent's estate.
Official source: newcastlede.govOpening Petition Form
Initiates the probate process by petitioning the court to appoint a personal representative.
Official source: newcastlede.govOpening Petition Sample
Initiates the probate process by requesting the court to appoint a personal representative for the estate.
Official source: newcastlede.govDE 19801 — Small Estate Affidavit Request Form
Used to request the official form for filing a small estate affidavit.
Official source: newcastlede.govDE 19801 — Small Estate Affidavit Request Form - SAMPLE
Provides a sample of the form used to request a small estate affidavit.
Official source: newcastlede.govStatement Of Claim
Filed by a creditor to formally state a claim against a deceased person's estate.
Official source: newcastlede.gov20.00 — Statement Of Claim
Allows creditors to formally submit claims against a decedent's estate.
Official source: newcastlede.govDE 19801 — Termination of Life Estate Form
Used to formally terminate a life estate interest in property.
Official source: newcastlede.govTransfer on Death Deed Affidavit
Filed to affirm facts related to a Transfer on Death Deed.
Official source: newcastlede.govTransfer on Death Deed Affidavit Form
Filed to affirm facts related to a Transfer on Death Deed.
Official source: newcastlede.govTrust Inquiry Form
Used to request information or make an inquiry regarding a trust.
Official source: newcastlede.gov
Instructions (1)
DE 19801 — Probate Instructions
Provides guidance and steps for navigating the probate process.
Official source: nccde.org
Guides and checklists (1)
Register of Wills Brochure (PDF)
Offers general information about the services and functions of the Register of Wills office.
Official source: newcastlede.gov
Other documents (1)
4268 — Delaware Probate Attorneys (PDF)
Provides a list of attorneys specializing in probate law in Delaware.
Official source: newcastlede.gov
Where to file
New Castle County Probate Court
800 N. French St., 2nd Floor Wilmington, DE 19801
302-395-7800Hours, fees and contact details →More for Delaware
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