The North Dakota Informal Administration of an Estate Packet and Instructions is a packet of forms and instructions developed by the North Dakota Supreme Court for settling an estate without involving the court system. This packet allows individuals to act as personal representatives and settle an estate without going through the probate process. The packet includes instructions, forms, and checklists necessary to file an informal administration of an estate, as well as information about the estate settlement process in North Dakota. The packet includes the following forms and instructions: Affidavit of Warship, Affidavit of Collection of Debts and Payments, Order of Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, Inventory of Personal Property, Final Statement of Settlement of Estate, and Final Account of Personal Representative. It also includes a checklist that includes the steps to take when handling an informal administration of an estate. The North Dakota Informal Administration of an Estate Packet and Instructions is available in both print and electronic versions from the North Dakota Supreme Court website.