York County probate forms

Affidavit and Release of Beneficiary-Waiver of Bond (PDF)

Filed by a beneficiary to release claims and waive the requirement for a fiduciary bond in an estate.

Affidavit of Accountability - Full (PDF)

Filed to provide a complete and detailed accounting of financial transactions and assets by a fiduciary.

4156 — Affidavit of Accountability - FULL (PDF)

Used to provide a sworn statement of full financial responsibility or actions by a fiduciary.

4155 — Affidavit of Accountability - LIMITED (PDF)

Used to provide a sworn statement of limited financial responsibility or actions by a fiduciary.

Affidavit of Deposit - Orphans Court (PDF)

Filed in Orphans' Court to confirm the deposit of funds or assets into an account.

4101 — Affidavit of Foreign Fiduciary (PDF)

Filed by a fiduciary appointed in another jurisdiction to manage assets within Pennsylvania.

Application for Continuance - Juvenile Court (PDF)

Used to request a postponement of a hearing or proceeding in a juvenile court case.

Application For Continuance - Orphans Court

Applies to postpone a hearing or proceeding in Orphans' Court.

Application To Appear By Telephone - Orphans Court

Used to request permission to participate in an Orphans' Court hearing by telephone.

Application To Appear By Zoom - Orphans Court

Applies to the Orphans Court for permission to appear remotely via Zoom for a scheduled hearing.

First and Final Account (PDF)

Filed by a personal representative to report all assets, income, expenses, and distributions of an estate.

Guardian Acknowledgement of Duties and Liabilities

Used by a guardian to formally acknowledge and accept their legal duties and responsibilities.

Informal Caveat (PDF)

Filed to prevent the probate of a will or grant of administration without prior notice to the caveator.

Inventory (PDF)

Used to list and value all assets belonging to a deceased person's estate.

Notice for Termination of Parental Rights-Confirm Consent (PDF)

Serves as a notice to confirm consent for the termination of parental rights.

ACT-101 — Notice Required by Act 101 of 2010 (Adoption)

Provides a required legal notice as mandated by Pennsylvania's Act 101 of 2010.

Order Approving Compromise - Orphans Court (PDF)

Issued by the Orphans' Court to formally approve a settlement or compromise agreement.

Petition for Adjudication of an Alleged Incapacitated Person (Emergency) (PDF)

Filed to request an emergency court decision declaring an individual an alleged incapacitated person.

Petition for Adjudication of Incapacity and Appointment of a guardian of the estate and person (PDF)

Filed to request a court decision declaring an individual incapacitated and appointing a guardian for their estate and person.

5.6 — Petition For Appointment of Guardian for the Estate and-or Person of a Minor (PDF)

Filed to request the court appoint a guardian for a minor's person, estate, or both.

5.6 — Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Estate and or Person of Minor with CIF-CDF (PDF)

Filed to request the court appoint a guardian for a minor's estate or person, including specific financial details.

Petition for Court Appointed Counsel and Financial Affidavit form and Information Packet (PDF)

Petitions the court for appointed legal counsel and provides a financial affidavit to demonstrate eligibility.

Petition For Guardianship Review Hearing

Filed to request a court hearing to review an existing guardianship arrangement.

Petition For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Filed to request permission from the court to proceed with a case without paying court fees due to financial hardship.

Petition for Settlement of Small Estate (PDF)

Filed to request a simplified court process for distributing assets of a small estate.

Petition for Transfer of Guardianship (PDF)

Filed to request the court transfer an existing guardianship to a different jurisdiction or guardian.

Petition to Adjudicate and Appoint - Preliminary Decree (PDF)

Filed to initiate an adjudication process and request a preliminary decree for the appointment of a guardian.

Petition to Register Foreign Adoption Decree

Files a petition to legally register an adoption decree issued in a foreign country.

Petition to Release Final Adoption Decree

Filed to request the court to issue or make available a final decree or judgment.

Release of Lien on Real Estate (PDF)

REV-1500 -- Inheritance Tax Return - Resident Decedent

REV-1510 -- Schedule G - Inter-Vivos Transfers and Misc. Non-Probate Property

REV-1512 -- Schedule I - Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities & Liens

REV-1737-1 -- Nonresident Decedent Affidavit of Domicile

REV-1737-A -- Inheritance Tax Return - Nonresident Decedent

RW-05 — RW - 05 - Oath of Witness(Es) to Will Executed by Mark - May Not Be Used by Notary Public (PDF)

Used by witnesses to a will executed by a mark to affirm under oath the proper execution of the will.

REV-1512 Instructions -- Instructions for REV-1512 Schedule I - Debts of Decedent, Mortgage Liabilities & Liens

Guidelines for Guardians of Incapacitated Persons

Provides instructions and information in Spanish for guardians of incapacitated persons.

Guidelines For Guardians of Incapacitated Persons (PDF)

Provides instructions and information for individuals serving as guardians for incapacitated persons.

Guidelines For Guardians of Incapacitated Persons (PDF)

Provides instructions and information for guardians of incapacitated persons.

5.6 — Order Scheduling Hearing - Orphans Court (PDF)

Issued by the Orphans' Court to formally set the date, time, and location for a hearing.

1.1 — York County Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure

Provides the specific procedural rules and guidelines for cases heard in the local Orphans' Court.

Commonwealth of PA Auditor General Audit Report York County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023 (PDF)

Provides an audit report for the York County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court for a specified period.