Ex Parte Petition For Court Order To Release The Remains Of A Decedent {PRO 017}

SCLAC PRO 017 - EX PARTE PETITION FOR COURT ORDER TO RELEASE REMAINS OF A DECEDENT. This is a Los Angeles County Superior Court probate form used to request court authorization to claim and arrange for the final disposition of a decedent’s remains. The petition is filed typically when there is no clearly authorized individual or when uncertainty or disagreement exists about who should take responsibility. The petitioner must provide detailed information about the decedent, their relationship, known next of kin, and any burial instructions or advance health care directives. The form also requires disclosure of efforts to notify relatives and whether any disputes exist. This petition is limited to the release of remains and does not involve administration of the decedent’s estate. For Mandatory Use. Health & Safety Code § 7100, 7105. www.FormsWorkflow.com