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File a voluntary administration for an estate
Find out how to file a voluntary administration for an estate and what forms you'll need.
Contact for File a voluntary administration for an estate
Probate and Family Court locations
The Details of File a voluntary administration for an estate
What you need for File a voluntary administration for an estate
Voluntary administration is a simplified probate procedure for an estate with minimal assets and no real estate. To complete this process, you'll need to file:
- A Voluntary Administration Statement (MPC 170)
- A certified copy of the death certificate
- The original will, if any
You may also need to file:
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Fees for File a voluntary administration for an estate
The filing fee includes one attested copy of the Voluntary Administration Statement issued by the Register of Probate.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary administration statement filing fee | $100 | each |
| Voluntary administration filing surcharge fee | $15 | each |
How to file File a voluntary administration for an estate
Once you have the required forms, you should file them at the Probate and Family Court in the county where the decedent lived at the time of death.
More info for File a voluntary administration for an estate
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Downloads for File a voluntary administration for an estate
Open PDF file, 985.87 KB, for
Cause of Death Affidavit (MPC 475)
(PDF 985.87 KB)
Open PDF file, 963.51 KB, for
Affidavit of Domicile (MPC 485)
(PDF 963.51 KB)