NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE.
THE REGISTER IN PROBATE OFFICE CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE; PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE OR ADVICE.
THE REGISTER IN PROBATE OFFICE CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE; PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE OR ADVICE.
A Summary Settlement proceeding can be used whenever there is a surviving spouse or minor children and the total estate, less the amount of the debts for which any property is security, does not exceed $50,000 in value. It may also be used whenever the value of the estate does not exceed the priority debts (e.g., taxes, administrative, funeral and burial, last illness, spousal and family allowances).
To open a Summary Settlement please complete the following documents:
| Form No. | Form Name | Link to Document |
| PR-1835 | Petition for Summary Settlement | Click here to access form |
| Will (if any) | Original Will | |
| PR-1846 | Waiver and Consent | Click here to access form |
| PR-1836 | Order and Notice for Hearing on Petition for Summary Settlement | Click here to access form |
| PR-1837 | Order on Petition for Summary Settlement | Click here to access form |
Fee: A filing fee is due when the Petition for Summary Assignment is filed. The fee is .2% of the value of the assets, or $20.00 if the estate assets are valued under $10,000.00.
Special Administrator: If a Special Administration is necessary, follow the Special Administration procedures. Click here to be redirected to Special Administration procedure.
