Judicial Council of California Form DE-111, Petition for Probate (Probate—Decedents Estates) Completed Form Examples and Samples
View filled-out examples and samples of the Judicial Council of California Form DE-111, Petition for Probate. Our detailed guides demonstrate how to correctly complete the DE-111 form for various decedent estate scenarios, helping you navigate the California probate process.
California Form DE-111 Petition for Probate Example (Decedent with a Will)
How this form was filled:
This example shows a completed DE-111 form where the surviving spouse, Jane Smith, is petitioning for the probate of her deceased husband's will. She is named as the executor in the will and is requesting full authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA).
Information used to fill out the document:
- Petitioner's Name: Jane Smith
- Attorney Status: Self-Represented (Pro Per)
- County of Filing: Los Angeles
- Decedent's Name: Johnathan 'John' Smith
- Date of Death: January 15, 2026
- Relationship to Decedent: Surviving Spouse
- Petition For: Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
- Will Attached: Yes, dated March 1, 2020
- Executor Nominated in Will: Jane Smith
- Administration Authority: Full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA)
- Bond: Waived in the will
- Estimated Value of Personal Property: $600,000.00
- Estimated Value of Real Property: $200,000.00
- Estimated Annual Gross Income from Real Property: $12,000.00
- Total Estate Value: $812,000.00
- Heir 1 (Spouse): Jane Smith
- Heir 2 (Child): Emily Smith
- Heir 3 (Child): Michael Smith
What this filled form sample shows:
- Filed by a surviving spouse who is also the nominated executor in the will.
- Includes a request for probate of the decedent's will and for letters testamentary.
- Requests full authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA).
- Details the estimated value of the estate, including both personal and real property.
- Lists all heirs and beneficiaries as required by the California Probate Code.
Form specifications and details:
| Form Name: | DE-111, Petition for Probate (Probate—Decedents Estates) |
| Jurisdiction: | Judicial Council of California |
| Use Case: | Surviving spouse petitioning for probate of a will, requesting to be appointed executor, and seeking full authority under the IAEA. |
| Filing Type: | Probate with a Will (Testate) |
Created: February 02, 2026 10:55 PM
