About Notice to Publish
This form notifies creditors and interested parties of a succession estate that an account and tableau of distribution has been presented and provides them seven days to object before approval and homologation.
When you'd use it: File this notice when the executor or administrator of a succession estate is ready to present the final account and distribution plan to the court for approval in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice to Publish is published as a PDF by the Louisiana 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: orleanscivildistrictcourt.org
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Notice to Publish in Louisiana
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice to Publish (FORM 47 (REVISED 12/19/19)) when file this notice when the executor or administrator of a succession estate is ready to present the final account and distribution plan to the court for approval in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Louisiana 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 to Publish 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 to Publish to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Louisiana county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).