Oath or Affirmation of Personal Representative in Lieu of Filing Inventory and Rendering Final Account (650)

To be used when assets were previously reported, but a reason subsequently arose which required the Estate to be opened - but no assets coming in thereafter. (For attorneys use only)

Examples:

  • Inheritance Tax Return filed then Litigation; no recovery.
  • Estate opened and closed. Successor needs short certificate to satisfy mortgage or make final distribution.
  • Administration necessary in order to establish Ancillary Administration in another State; No Delaware assets.
Department: 
Register of Wills