About Inventory
To inventory and value all personal assets and real estate of a deceased person's estate in Pennsylvania.
When you'd use it: Filed with the Register of Wills after an estate is opened to document and value all property owned by the decedent at the time of death.
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:
How to file Inventory in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory (RW-7) when filed with the Register of Wills after an estate is opened to document and value all property owned by the decedent at the time of death. 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).