About Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution
This form is used to petition the Orphans' Court for adjudication and confirmation of a decedent's estate account, including the proposed distribution of assets.
When you'd use it: File this form in all cases involving the audit or confirmation of the account of a decedent's estate in Pennsylvania.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution 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:
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Source: pacourts.us
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution (OC-01) when file this form in all cases involving the audit or confirmation of the account of a decedent's estate in Pennsylvania. 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 Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution 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 Petition for Adjudication / Statement of Proposed Distribution 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).