About Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge
A fiduciary (executor, administrator, or trustee) reports completion of estate administration duties and requests discharge from further liability.
When you'd use it: File within one year after the final decree in a probate proceeding to demonstrate that all debts, expenses, and distributions have been paid and to obtain court approval for final closure.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge is published as a PDF by the Vermont 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: vtcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge in Vermont
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge (700-00152) when file within one year after the final decree in a probate proceeding to demonstrate that all debts, expenses, and distributions have been paid and to obtain court approval for final closure. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Vermont 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 Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge 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 Fiduciary's Closing Report & Discharge to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Vermont county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).