Declaration for Transfer of Small Estates without Probate

Imperial Superior Court · Court Local Forms

Verified current as of July 25, 2026

This form allows someone to claim property or money from a dead person's estate without going through the full probate court process, as long as the estate is small enough to qualify under California law. Family members, creditors, or other people owed money by the deceased would use this form to get access to the estate's assets quickly and cheaply.