INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL ATTACHMENT (Form DE-161/GC-041)

When filing a California inventory and appraisal for an estate, the form discussed in this article is used as an attachment when additional space is required to document the property in question. Note that if filing for a decedent's estate, this attachment must conform to Probate Code section 8850(c) with regards to community and separate property. This form can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of the estate.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the case number.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the number of the attachment.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 4: On the second blank line, enter the number of total pages being filed which is this page's.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 5: On the third blank line, enter the total number of pages being filed as part of this inventory and appraisal.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 6: In the first column of the table provided, enter the number of each item being entered.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 7: In the second column, enter a description of each item.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 8: In the third column, enter the appraised value of each item.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 9: File this form along with the inventory and appraisal (form DE-160/GC-040). Each attachment filed must be in conformance with the format approved by the Judicial Council. When filing this form, be sure to note with a check mark whether you are filing a final, partial, supplemental or corrected form, one documenting a reappraisal for sale or one documenting a property tax certificate. This form must include an appraisal from a representative, guardian or conservator, as well as a total appraisal from a referee.

California Inventory And Appraisal Attachment DE-161/GC-041 Step 10: When filing the inventory and attachments, you must mail a copy to the State Department of Mental Health or of Developmental Services if the minor or conservatee has been confined in a state hospital.