Probate Forms (WA)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common WA forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General WA Forms
In Washington, the local Superior Court handles wills and estate matters.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common WA probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
If there is a will:
- Petition for Probate - Get the probate process started if there is a will that names you executor
- Petition for Administration with Will Annexed - Get process started if there is a will but it does not name you as executor
- Declaration of Will Witness - Attach to Petition if desired and the will is not self-proving
- Order for Probate - Include with Petition if the will names you executor
- Order for Administration with Will Annexed - Include with Petition if the will does not name you as executor
- Executor's Oath - Include with Petition
- Declaration of Probate Completion - Submit Closing Statement to court
If there is no will
- Petition for Administration - Get process started if there is no will
- Order for Administration - Include with Petition
- Administrator's Oath - Include with Petition
- Declaration of Probate Completion without Will - Submit Closing Statement without Will to court
In all cases:
- Consent - Attach to Petition if desired and not addressed by will
- Consent of Potential Administrator - Attach to any Petition for Administration from anyone with equal or higher priority
- Notice to Heirs - Send to heirs (includes separate statement to court that notices were sent)
- Notice to Creditors - Send to creditors
- Notice to WDSHS - Send to WDSHS
- Notice to Washington Department of Revenue - Send to Department of Revenue
- Inventory and Appraisement - List estate contents for the court
- Heir Receipt and Waiver - Confirmation of distribution receipt by heir
See WA Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.
Small WA Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small WA Estates.
Using WA Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: