INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS (Form DE-157)

The form discussed in this article is used to give notice to creditors of administration of a California estate. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the decedent.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 2: On line 1, enter the name, address and telephone number of the personal representative of the estate, as well as the name of the decedent.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 3: On line 2a, enter the name of the county in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 4: On line 2b, enter the case number.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 5: On line 3a, give the date on which letters of authorization to act for the estate were issued to a general personal representative.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 6: On line 3b, give the date on which this notice was mailed or personally delivered.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 7: The second page is for documentation of mail proof of service of the notice. At the top of the page, enter the name of the decedent and the case number.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 8: On line 2, the residence or business address of the person doing the mailing should be entered.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 9: Check the box on line 3a if mailing was done by depositing the sealed envelope with the United States Postal Service with the postage fully prepaid.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 10: Check the box on line 3b if mailing was done through ordinary business practices.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 11: On line 4a, enter the date of deposit.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 12: On line 4b, enter the city and state of deposit.

California Notice Of Administration To Creditors DE-157 Step 13: Enter the date, then print or type your name and enter your signature where indicated.