INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION OBJECTION - CONSENT (Form DE-165)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a California party involved in the probate of an estate to object or consent to a proposed transaction to be undertaken by the personal representative. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 1: In the first blank box, if represented by an attorney, enter their name, state bar number, address and telephone number. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either case, providing an email address or fax number is optional.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located. Additionally, provide its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 5: Check the first box if you are filing an objection.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 6: Check the second box if you are filing consent.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 7: On line 1, enter the name or names of the estate personal representative.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 8: Check the box on line 2a if the personal representative has been granted full authority in administration of the estate.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 9: Check the box on line 2b if the personal representative has been granted limited authority in administration of the estate.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 10: On line 3, enter the date of the proposed action. Describe it below or in Attachment 3. If the latter, check the box where indicated.

California Notice Of Proposed Action Objection - Consent DE-165 Step 11: Check the box on line 4 if this concerns a real estate transaction and provide the value of the subject property. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.