About Inventory
Declares all personal assets and real estate of the decedent as of the date of death, with fair valuations for estate administration.
When you'd use it: Filed by the personal representative with the Register of Wills in Pennsylvania after the decedent's death to report and value all estate assets.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inventory is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania 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: beavercountypa.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Inventory in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory (RW-09) when filed by the personal representative with the Register of Wills in Pennsylvania after the decedent's death to report and value all estate assets. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).