About Notice of Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil
This form notifies entitled parties that a pending petition does not seek probate of a discovered will or codicil, and advises them of the deadlines to file their own petition for probate of that document.
When you'd use it: Used when a petitioner files for letters of administration, letters of administration with will annexed, probate of a different will, or a spousal/succession petition without seeking probate of a discovered will or codicil, requiring notice to interested parties.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil 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: sjcourts.org
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Notice of Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil (SJPR-202) when used when a petitioner files for letters of administration, letters of administration with will annexed, probate of a different will, or a spousal/succession petition without seeking probate of a discovered will or codicil, requiring notice to interested parties. 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 Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil 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 Refusal to Petition for Probate of Will or Codicil 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).