Chester County probate forms

Account for Decedent Estate

Used to provide a detailed financial record of all transactions related to a deceased person's estate.

Account for Incapacitated/Minor

Used to provide a detailed financial record of all transactions related to the estate of an incapacitated person or minor.

Account for Trusts/Power of Attorney

Used to provide a detailed financial record of all transactions related to trusts or actions under a power of attorney.

Acknowledgment Of Notice Of Voluntary Agreement Law

Provides an example of an acknowledgment of a legal notice for informational purposes.

Affidavit of Death

Provides sworn testimony confirming the death of an individual, often used to transfer property or assets.

Affidavit Of Deposit

Provides sworn testimony confirming the deposit of funds or other assets into an account or with the court.

4904 — Affidavit of Service of Citation With Notice & Petition

Filed to provide sworn proof that a citation, notice, and petition were legally delivered to the required parties.

Certificate of Award of Real Estate

Issued to certify the legal transfer or distribution of real estate as awarded by a court.

Consent to Serve as Guardian

Filed by an individual to formally express their willingness and consent to serve as a guardian for an incapacitated person.

75.00 — Exemplification of Probate Record Request Form

Used to request an exemplified copy of official probate records for use in other jurisdictions.

Final Decree Denied For Foreign Adoption

Serves as the final court order denying an adoption or other related petition.

Final Decree Granted For Foreign Adoption

Serves as the final court order granting an adoption or other related petition.

Final Order Appointing Guardian

Issued by the court to formally appoint a guardian for an individual, concluding the guardianship petition process.

Informal Caveat

Filed to temporarily prevent the probate of a will or the grant of letters of administration, pending further investigation.

2.5 — Motion For Audit List Continuance And Deferral

Files a motion to defer the call of an audit in a legal proceeding.

Motion For Continuance

Requests the court to postpone a scheduled hearing or proceeding to a later date.

10.5 — Notice of Estate Administration

Provides formal notice to beneficiaries and creditors that an estate administration has commenced.

Order for Access to Decedent's Apple ID

Requests a court order to gain legal access to a deceased person's digital accounts, such as an Apple ID.

Orphans' Court Remote Appearance Request Form

Requests permission to appear remotely in a Family or Orphans' Court proceeding.

Petition for Adoption of a Foreign Born Child

Files a petition to legally adopt a child who was born in a foreign country.

Petition for Probate and Grant of Letters**

RW-10 — Petition to Re-open Estate

Petitions the court to formally reopen a previously closed estate to address newly discovered assets or unresolved matters.

10.6 — Praecipe to Re-open Estate

Requests the court clerk to formally reopen a previously closed estate for further administration.

Small Estate Affidavit

Used to claim assets from a small estate without formal probate proceedings, typically for estates below a certain value.

3.5 — Small Estate Petition and Decree

Used to petition the court for a simplified administration and decree for estates meeting small estate criteria.

4904 — Verification for Guardianship Petition

Used to formally attest under oath that the statements and information provided in a guardianship petition are true and accurate.

5.6 — Checklist for Guardian of a Minor

Provides a checklist for individuals serving as a guardian of a minor.

14.2 — Checklist for Guardianship Petition

Used to ensure all necessary documents and information are included when filing a petition for guardianship.

10.5 — Estate Settlement Information Packet

Provides comprehensive information and guidance for settling an estate in Chester County.

Pennsylvania Guardian Handbook

4904 — Notice To The Court Of Non Representation Of Alleged Incapacitated Person

Filed to inform the court that a party is no longer represented by legal counsel in a pending case.

Administrative Order 7 2025 REGISTER OF WILLS ORPHANS COURT FEES 4 21 25

Order for Emergency Guardianship

Issued by the court to establish an emergency guardianship for an incapacitated person requiring immediate protection.

Order For The Extension Of The Emergency Guardianship

Issued by the court to extend the duration of an existing emergency guardianship for an incapacitated person.

Preliminary Decree for Emergency Guardianship

Issued by the court as an initial step to establish an emergency guardianship for an incapacitated person.

Preliminary Decree for Guardianship

Issued by the court as an initial step to establish a guardianship for an incapacitated person.

Orphans' Court Local Rules

Outlines specific procedural rules and requirements for cases heard within the Chester County Orphans' Court.