After your petition is granted, you will need two forms to finalize the process and appoint your personal representative. First, you need the Probate Order, Form DE140. Then you will need the Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, Form DE150.

In this video, partner Keith A. Davidson walks you through how to complete Forms DE140 and DE150.

You can find the California Judicial Council forms here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?fi...

You can find Form DE140 here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/de...

You can find Form DE150 here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/de...