About Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954)
Allows an heir, beneficiary, or other entitled person to waive their right to receive a detailed accounting from the executor or administrator before estate assets are distributed.
When you'd use it: File this form when you are entitled to receive assets from an estate and wish to permit the executor or administrator to skip providing an accounting and proceed directly to distribution.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954) 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: solano.courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954) in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954) (7001-PR) when file this form when you are entitled to receive assets from an estate and wish to permit the executor or administrator to skip providing an accounting and proceed directly to distribution. 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 Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954) 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 Waiver of Accounting (Probate Code § 10954) 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).