They will probably ask for (or at least to see) a copy of her will, her death certificate, and final order from the probate court, and your ID. This page tells you about: What is probate?Is probate necessary? COMPLETING THE PETITION FOR PROBATE, DE-111. Write your name and address in the top left box. When a bank account is stuck in probate, it costs grieving heirs valuable time and money. Complete the attached forms in black ink. Scan your completed forms and save as a single PDF file. The County of Los Angeles Public Administrator has a staff of deputies to provide administration for decedent estates. An estate accounting should account for every asset in a decedent's estate, no matter how seemingly insignificant the asset is.