P-315 Request to Start Informal Probate and Appoint a Personal Representative When There Is a Will ( 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out your interest in the estate in Section 1. Clearly state your relationship to the decedent.
3. In Section 2, provide the decedent's date of birth and date of death, ensuring that you confirm they lived in the specified city and state at the time of death.
4. Complete Section 3 by confirming the correct filing location based on where the decedent resided or owned property.
5. In Section 4, indicate whether you are filing within three years of the decedent's death and understand any legal implications if more than three years have passed.
6. Fill out Section 5 regarding the will, including its date and whether it is attached or in court possession.
7. Continue through Sections 6 to 12, providing necessary details about personal representatives, bond requirements, survivors, and notice demands as applicable.

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