Get De-154 Request For Special Notice (probate). Judicial Council Forms - Courts Ca

Filing the DE-154 Request for Special Notice is an essential step in probate proceedings for individuals interested in a case. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to accurately fill out this form online to ensure you receive the necessary notifications regarding the matter.

Follow the steps to complete your request for special notice.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DE-154 form. This will open the document in your chosen online editor, allowing you to begin filling it out.
2. Enter your details in the section marked 'Attorney or party without attorney.' Provide your name, state bar number if applicable, and your address. If you do not have an attorney, leave this section blank.
3. Fill in the 'For court use only' section, which is typically not required at the initial filing stage but may need to be completed in certain contexts.
4. In the 'Matter of' section, specify whether the document relates to a decedent, conservatee, minor, or trust. Insert the corresponding case number.
5. Indicate your interest in the proceeding by checking either option 1(a) for being a person interested in the proceeding or option 1(b) if you are the attorney for such a person. If choosing option 1(b), write the name of the interested person.
6. In section 2, request special notice. Choose either option 2(a) to receive all matters for which special notice may be requested, or specify particular matters by checking the applicable boxes.
7. Complete section 3 to provide the address where notices should be sent. Specify the address for the interested person and the attorney if applicable.
8. Include the date of submission in the indicated section to formalize your request.
9. Sign the form in the appropriate area, certifying that the provided information is true. Ensure to provide the name of your attorney if you are completing this on their behalf.
10. After finishing the form, review all entries for accuracy. You may then save changes, download, print, or share the completed DE-154 form as needed.

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