About Inventory
Lists all personal and real property owned by the decedent at the date of death for estate administration purposes.
When you'd use it: Must be filed within three (3) months after the estate is opened, or within three (3) months of the date of death when an estate is not opened.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inventory is published as a PDF by the Delaware 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:
Verified official PDF
Source: sussexcountyde.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Inventory in Delaware
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory when must be filed within three (3) months after the estate is opened, or within three (3) months of the date of death when an estate is not opened. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Delaware 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 Inventory 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 Inventory to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Delaware county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).