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Formal Proceedings checklist


FORMAL PROCEEDINGS
Decedent died WITH a will (Testate)
Document Name Form Number Required may need
or have		  
Petition for Formal Probate of Will/Adjudication of Intestacy/Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 160 check mark    
Certified Copy of a Death Certificate, if available, or affidavit (see 3-402(b) and 1-107 )   check mark    
Decree and Order on Petition for Formal Adjudication MPC 755 check mark    
Original Will, if available, or a statement of Will contents   check mark    
Authenticated Copy of a Will and Appointment   check mark   Required for Ancillary Adminsitration
Military Affidavit MPC 470 check mark   Required unless assented to by all interested persons
Bond MPC 801 check mark   Required only if seeking an appointment of Personal Representative
Return of Service for Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication MPC 560 check mark    
Affidavit (relating to domicile, execution, or cause of death)     check mark  
Proof of Guardianship or Conservatorship     check mark  
Assent and Waiver of Notice / Renunciation / Nomination / Waiver of Sureties MPC 455   check mark  
Uniform Counsel Certification CCF   check mark Only required by Attorneys in contested matters
 
Decedent died WITHOUT a will (Intestate)
Document Name Form Number Required may need
or have		  
Petition for Formal Probate of Will/Adjudication of Intestacy/Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 160 check mark    
Certified Copy of a Death Certificate, if available, or affidavit (see 3-402(b) and 1-107 )   check mark    
Decree and Order on Petition for Formal Adjudication MPC 755 check mark    
Military Affidavit MPC 470 check mark   Required unless assented to by all interested persons
Bond MPC 801 check mark   Required only if seeking an appointment of Personal Representative
Return of Service for Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication MPC 560 check mark    
Affidavit (relating to domicile or cause of death)     check mark  
Proof of Guardianship or Conservatorship     check mark  
Assent and Waiver of Notice / Renunciation / Nomination / Waiver of Sureties MPC 455   check mark  
Uniform Counsel Certification CCF   check mark Only required by Attorneys in contested matters







 

 
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