About INVENTORY for Register of Wills
Documents the fair market value of all personal property, real estate, and other assets owned by the decedent at the time of death.
When you'd use it: Filed within three (3) months after an 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 for Register of Wills 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:
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Source: sussexcountyde.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file INVENTORY for Register of Wills in Delaware
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse INVENTORY for Register of Wills when filed within three (3) months after an 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 for Register of Wills 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 for Register of Wills 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).