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Closing Your Probate Estate Instructions
Closing Your Probate Estate Instructions
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Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
b.
If you have Full Authority, you may sell real property (and other personal
property) by giving Notice of Proposed Action DE 165, to all heirs and to
those requesting Special Notice.
4) File a Petitioner for Final Distribution Pleading Paper (No Court Form) or Report of
Administrator (Local Form PRO-039), Form can be found on www.lasuperiorcourt.org
***You may NOT distribute real property, or other assets, (e.g. change
title, give out money) until you have a court order!***
A court hearing will be set when you file the Petition for Final Distribution.
If the Court grants your Petition for Final Distribution, you must prepare and
file an Order for Final Distribution.
5) After the judge signs the Order for Distribution - Pleading Paper (No Court Form) and
distribute the remaining funds according to the order.
6) All heirs or beneficiaries must sign a Receipt of Distribution - Pleading Paper (No Court
Form) listing they receive.
7) When all property of the estate has been distributed according to the Order for
Distribution, you may file an Ex Parte for Final Discharge and Order DE 295 along
with the Receipts showing distribution.
This final step is needed to close the estate. This will discharge you from your duties and
liabilities as the personal representative!
All filed Probate Court documents are available to view at public computer terminals located
in Los Angeles County courthouses. Copies are available for a fee in Room 112.
You may contact the Los Angeles County Bar Association at (213) 243-1525 for attorney referrals.
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