Comprehensive itemization
Separate schedules for real property, bank and investment accounts, retirement accounts, insurance proceeds, business interests, and tangible personal property help courts and fiduciaries locate and value estate assets.
A complete inventory improves transparency, speeds probate, supports accurate tax filings, reduces creditor and beneficiary disputes, and documents assets for valuation and insurance purposes.
Typical preparers and regular consumers of the inventory are listed below.
Different stakeholders use the document for probate filings, tax reporting, creditor responses, and estate settlement oversight.
Separate schedules for real property, bank and investment accounts, retirement accounts, insurance proceeds, business interests, and tangible personal property help courts and fiduciaries locate and value estate assets.
State the valuation method and date for each asset—recent statements, appraisals, or market comparables—to support estate tax calculations and creditor claims.
Attach deeds, account statements, appraisal reports, titles, and insurance policies. Indexed attachments reduce court follow-up and speed claims resolution.
List outstanding debts, mortgages, and liens with creditor names and amounts to enable accurate net estate calculations and creditor notice processing.
Include beneficiary designations, joint ownership details, and trust references so distributions follow the decedent's expressed intentions and avoid conflicting claims.
Maintain a clear audit trail for each entry: who prepared it, supporting documents, and timestamps for signings and filings to demonstrate fiduciary compliance.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email verification and optional SMS code |
| Signature type | Electronic signature per ESIGN/UETA |
| Attachments | PDF appraisals and statements |
| Notifications | Automatic copies to counsel and beneficiaries |
Choose a platform that supports PDF/DOCX, secure attachments, and audit trails for legal admissibility.
Ensure the provider meets ESIGN and UETA standards, can produce an audit trail, and supports required authentication and optional notarization workflows for court acceptance.
Often required within 30–90 days of court appointment; check local rules.
Form 706 generally due 9 months after date of death (IRS rules).
Send notices as directed by state probate procedures promptly after inventory filing.
State-specific; commonly months from notice—follow court schedule.
File supplemental inventories when assets are discovered after the original filing.
Court appoints executor or administrator and sets preliminary deadlines.
Fiduciary compiles assets, valuations, and supporting documents.
File the inventory per local probate procedures and notify interested parties.
Assets are distributed and records closed after claims resolve.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |