Probate and Family Court Department
Informal Proceedings checklist

INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS Decedent died WITH a will (Testate) Document Name Form Number Required may need or have   Petition for Informal Probate of a Will/Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 150     Certified Copy of a Death Certificate       Notice of Informal Probate and Return of Service MPC 550   Required unless all interested persons have assented and waived notice Order of Informal Probate of Will and/or Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 750     Original Will       Authenticated Copy of a Will and Appointment     Required for Ancillary Administration Military Affidavit MPC 470   Required unless assented to by all interested persons Bond MPC 801   Required ONLY if seeking an appointment of Personal Representative Affidavit (relating to domicile, execution, or cause of death)       Proof of Guardianship or Conservatorship       Assent and Waiver of Notice / Renunciation / Nomination / Waiver of Sureties MPC 455       Decedent died WITHOUT a will (Intestate) Document Name Form Number Required may need or have   Petition for Informal Probate of a Will/Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 150     Certified Copy of a Death Certificate       Notice of Informal Probate and Return of Service MPC 550   Required unless all interested persons have assented and waived notice Order of Informal Probate of Will and/or Appointment of Personal Representative MPC 750     Military Affidavit MPC 470   Required unless assented to by all interested persons Bond MPC 801   Required ONLY if seeking an appointment of Personal Representative Affidavit (relating to domicile or cause of death)       Proof of Guardianship or Conservatorship       Assent and Waiver of Notice / Renunciation / Nomination / Waiver of Sureties MPC 455