The California Financial Statement And Notice (Probate) is a form used in probate proceedings in California. The form is a declaration or statement of the decedent's (person who died) assets and liabilities, including the value of any real estate or other property, debts, and other financial obligations. It is also used to inform creditors that the decedent has died and to give them an opportunity to file a claim against the decedent's estate. In some cases, the form may also be used to inform heirs and beneficiaries of the decedent's death and to provide information about the distribution of assets. There are two types of California Financial Statement And Notice (Probate): the Original and Amendment forms. The Original form is used to initiate the probate proceedings and must be filed with the court. The Amendment form is used to update any changes or amendments to the original form. Both forms must be signed by the executor or the personal representative of the estate.