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Berks County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Berks County probate court in Pennsylvania. We list 22 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Berks County probate court at 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601.
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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 (19)
4321 — Affidavit Financial Responsibility (opens in a new window)
Provides a sworn statement affirming an individual's financial capability and responsibility.
Official source: berkspa.govAffidavit Foreign Fiduciary (opens in a new window)
Used to attest to the authority of a fiduciary appointed in another jurisdiction to act within Pennsylvania.
Official source: berkspa.govBond Surety Personal Representative (opens in a new window)
Provides a financial guarantee from a surety that a personal representative will faithfully perform their duties in administering an estate.
Official source: berkspa.gov10.5 — Certification of Notice (opens in a new window)
Certifies that all required parties have received proper notice of probate proceedings.
Official source: berkspa.govREV-346 — Estate Information Sheet-REV 346 (opens in a new window)
Used to provide initial administrative and tax-related information for a newly opened decedent's estate.
Official source: berkspa.govGuardian Acknowledgment of Duties and Liabilities (opens in a new window)
Used by a guardian to formally acknowledge their responsibilities and potential legal obligations.
Official source: berkspa.govGuardians Inventory for a Minor (opens in a new window)
Lists all assets belonging to a minor under guardianship, filed by the guardian.
Official source: berkspa.govGuardians Inventory for an Incapacitated Person (opens in a new window)
Lists all assets belonging to an incapacitated person under guardianship, filed by the guardian.
Official source: berkspa.govGuardianship Citation (opens in a new window)
Serves as an official summons or notice in a guardianship proceeding, requiring appearance or response.
Official source: berkspa.govInformal Caveat (opens in a new window)
Filed to object to the probate of a will or the grant of administration, preventing action without notice to the caveator.
Official source: berkspa.govInventory (opens in a new window)
Lists and values all assets belonging to a decedent's estate at the time of their death.
Official source: berkspa.gov5.6 — Notice of Beneficial Interest (opens in a new window)
Notifies individuals or entities of their beneficial interest in an estate or trust.
Official source: berkspa.gov10.13 — Notice of Claim (opens in a new window)
Filed by a creditor to formally assert a claim against a decedent's estate.
Official source: berkspa.govOath of Witness to be executed by Mark (opens in a new window)
Provides a sworn statement from a witness affirming the proper execution of a will, especially when the testator signed by mark.
Official source: berkspa.govREV-11 — Petition for Grant of Letters (opens in a new window)
Petitions the court to appoint a personal representative and grant Letters Testamentary or of Administration.
Official source: berkspa.govReport of Guardian of the Estate (opens in a new window)
Filed by a guardian to report on the financial management of an incapacitated person's estate.
Official source: berkspa.govReport of Guardian of the Person (opens in a new window)
Filed by a guardian to report on the personal well-being and care of an incapacitated person.
Official source: berkspa.govSmall Estates Affidavit (opens in a new window)
Allows for the simplified transfer of assets from a small estate without formal probate proceedings.
Official source: berkspa.govWaiver of Fiduciary Bond (opens in a new window)
Filed to request or confirm that a fiduciary, such as a personal representative, is not required to post a bond.
Official source: berkspa.gov
Orders (1)
Guardianship Preliminary Decree For Alleged Incapacitated Person
Establishes initial orders or findings in a guardianship case before a final decision is made.
Official source: berkspa.gov
Local rules (1)
Berks Orphans' Court Rules
Outlines the specific procedures and regulations governing cases heard in the Berks County Orphans' Court.
Official source: berkspa.gov
Other documents (1)
Notice Appeal Register (opens in a new window)
Provides notice of an appeal and registers it within the court system.
Official source: berkspa.gov
Where to file
Berks County Probate Court
633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6208Hours, fees and contact details →