INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA WAIVER OF NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION (Form DE-166)

The form discussed in this article is used to waive the right to notice of proposed action in California probate cases. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 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 you are not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either case providing a fax number or email address is optional.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street and mailing addresses, city, zip code and branch name.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 5: On line 1a, enter the name of the personal representative with authority to administer the estate of the decedent without court supervision.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 6: On line 1b, enter the address of the personal representative.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 7: At the top of the second page, enter the name of the decedent and the case number.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 8: Check the box on line 4a if waiving your right to receive prior notice of any and all actions the personal representative is authorized to take.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 9: Check the box on line 4b if waiving your right to receive prior notice of any of the kinds of transactions listed below that the personal representative is authorized to take.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 10: If you require additional space to detail the types of transactions to which you are waiving your right to prior notice, complete attachment 4 and check the box where indicated.

California Waiver Of Notice Of Proposed Action DE-166 Step 11: Enter the date, then print and sign your name where indicated.