INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA EX PARTE PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL SECURITIES AND ORDER (Form DE-270/GC-070)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a California estate personal representative, conservator or guardian to request ex parte authority to sell securities. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their state bar number, address and telephone number. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either instance, providing a fax number or email address is optional.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in California in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent, conservatee or minor.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 5: Check the first box if you entered the name of a decedent.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 6: Check the second box if you entered the name of a conservatee.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 7: Check the third box if you entered the name of a minor.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 8: Enter the case number where indicated.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 9: On line 1, enter the name of the petitioner and indicate with a check mark whether they are the personal representative, conservator or guardian.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 10: Check the box on line 2b if authority is given in the decedent's will to sell property.

California Ex Parte Petition For Authority To Sell Securities And Order DE-270/GC-070 Step 11: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.