Probate Forms (PW)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
General PW Forms
In Palau, most of the decedent's property is distributed during eldecheduch. However, some assets (such as car registered solely to the decedent) require court authorization. Small estates without land are handled by the Court of Common Pleas, and larger estates by the Trial Court.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common PW probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Petition for Probate - Get the probate process started
- Petition for Small Probate - Get the probate process started if the estate is <$10K
- Notice of Death - Form for notification of death
- Proof of Service - Report that all required death notices have been served
See PW Probate Forms (and click on Estate Forms to the left) for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations. See also PNC Title 25 Chapter 2 for estate settlement statute.
Small PW Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small PW Estates.
Using PW Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
For information on using PW probate forms, see
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Note: If you are using EstateExec, the Tasks Tab will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: