An inventory of the assets of the decedent. This should be filed with the Register of Wills by the personal representative. This should include real estate, stocks and bonds, mortgages owed to the decedent, notes and cash. This should be filed within three months of opening the estate. Please note that there is a charge for overdue documents. In addition, documents that are returned will be charged after two attempts. Updated 4/22/2009
FOR DATES OF DEATH BETWEEN 6/18/1981 and 6/30/2007. Also known as the NC 30 and NC 31 forms. Please note that there is a charge for overdue documents - Updated 4/27/2009
FOR DATES OF DEATH ON OR AFTER 7/1/2007. Also known as the NC 30 and NC 31 forms. Please note that there is a charge for overdue documents - Updated 7/9/2009
Affidavit to the Register of Wills that no Delaware Estate Tax Return is Required. For information about estate taxes, please call the Delaware Division of Revenue at (302) 577-8170. Updated 10/9/2009
Mail in small estate affidavit request form. Should be mailed in only by those who are the closest next of kin to the decedent according to Delaware law and are unable to visit the Register of Wills office. Updated 10/23/2009
Customer Satisfaction Survey. Please fill out this survey and bring or mail it to our office.
If you are just filing a will or wish to view a registered will/estate documents, an appointment is not necessary.
However, it is necessary to make an appointment with one of our Deputies to open an estate. They will explain the various forms required and guide you through the probate process.
Personal representatives (executors/administrators) are encouraged to work closely with the Register of Wills Office throughout the process and eventually submit an accounting and schedule an appointment to "close" the estate.
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