INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA EX PARTE PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE AND ORDER (Form DE-295/GC-395)

The form discussed in this article is used by the California personal representative, conservator or guardian of an estate to request that they be discharged from their duties having completed all required tasks. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 1: At the top of the page, enter the name, telephone number, email address and fax number of your attorney. If you are representing yourself, enter this information for yourself.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 2: In the second box, enter the county, street address, mailing address, city and zip code and branch name of the court overseeing probate of this estate.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 3: Indicate whether you are filing for an estate, conservatorship or guardianship with a check mark.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 4: Enter the name of the decedent, conservatee or minor.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 5: Indicate whether you entered the name of a decedent, conservatee or minor with a check mark.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 6: Enter the case number where indicated.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 7: On line 1, indicate whether you are the personal representative, conservator or guardian with a check mark. Enter the date on which all preliminary orders were filed.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 8: On line 2, place a check mark next to all statements describing the required acts of distribution or liquidation that have been performed.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 9: On line 3, print or type your name on the first blank line.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 10: Enter your signature on the second blank line.

California Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge And Order DE-295/GC-395 Step 11: File the form with the court for completion.