About NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate)
Notifies interested parties of a proposed action by the personal representative under the Independent Administration of Estates Act and provides a mechanism for objection or consent.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative intends to take an action (such as selling real property) without court supervision under the Independent Administration of Estates Act and must notify heirs and beneficiaries of the proposed action.
Where to get the official form
The official version of NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate) is published as a PDF by the California courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate) in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate) (DE-165) when when a personal representative intends to take an action (such as selling real property) without court supervision under the Independent Administration of Estates Act and must notify heirs and beneficiaries of the proposed action. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — California probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION Objection—Consent (Probate) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the California county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).