Statement of Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative: A Statement of Informal Probate, asks the Court to begin probate proceedings on the deceased's will, which the Court has in it's possession. Further, this form asks for the appointment of a particular personal representative of the estate. The personal representative acts on behalf of the estate's interest, and, among his/her additional duties, files an annual report stating the estate's assets and debt throughout the year. This form is available in both Word and Rich Text formats.