About Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property
This form is used to report the sale of real property belonging to a decedent's estate, conservatorship, or guardianship and to petition the court for an order confirming that sale.
When you'd use it: Filed when a personal representative, conservator, or guardian has sold real property (or real property sold as a unit with other property) and seeks court confirmation of the sale under California Probate Code sections 2540 and 10308.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property 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 Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (DE-260/GC-060) when filed when a personal representative, conservator, or guardian has sold real property (or real property sold as a unit with other property) and seeks court confirmation of the sale under California Probate Code sections 2540 and 10308. 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 Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property 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 Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property 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).