About Inventory of Assets
To document and list all assets of a decedent's estate for probate accounting purposes in New York Surrogate's Court.
When you'd use it: When an executor or administrator must file an accounting with the court showing the assets received and their values.
Where to get the official form
Inventory of Assets is published through the New Yorkcourts' official forms page. Open it to find and download the current version directly from the court rather than a third-party copy:
Open the official New York forms page →
Source: nycourts.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Inventory of Assets in New York
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory of Assets (iofa) when when an executor or administrator must file an accounting with the court showing the assets received and their values. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New York 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 of Assets 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 of Assets to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New York county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).