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Lancaster County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Lancaster County probate court in Pennsylvania. We list 4 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Lancaster County probate court at 50 N Duke Street (Enter on Chestnut St.), Lancaster, PA 17602.
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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 (2)
Affidavit Release-of-Beneficiary
Used to formally release a beneficiary from an obligation or acknowledge receipt of their inheritance in an estate.
Official source: lancastercountypa.govSmall Estate Petition
Used to formally request the administration of a deceased person's estate when its value falls below the small estate threshold.
Official source: lancastercountypa.gov
Instructions (1)
RW00 — Instructions to Search Probate Records
Provides instructions and guidance on how to effectively search for and access probate records.
Official source: lancastercountypa.gov
Local rules (1)
1.5 — Local Rules Regarding Guardianship Of Incapacitated Persons
Informs about new rules and procedures for guardianship cases effective June 1, 2019.
Official source: pacourts.us
Where to file
Lancaster County Probate Court
50 N Duke Street (Enter on Chestnut St.), Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-8243Hours, fees and contact details →