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Publishing a DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate in Riverside County
When someone files a DE-111 Petition for Probate, the law requires public notice so creditors and interested persons can respond. That notice is the DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate.
🚀 Publish your DE-121 — $374.50 flat →All required publications + signed Affidavit of Publication · optional court e-filing +$35The publication rule
Probate Code §8121 requires the DE-121 to be published at least three times in a newspaper of general circulation, with the first publication at least 15 days before the hearing. The newspaper's affidavit of publication goes in your court file.
Mailing is separate
In addition to publication, the DE-121 must be mailed to each heir and beneficiary named in the petition at least 15 days before the hearing. Someone other than you mails it and signs the proof of service on the form.
Price
| All required publications | Included |
| Signed Affidavit of Publication | Included |
| We e-file the affidavit with the court | +$35 (optional) |
| Total | $374.50 |
We print every Thursday — upload your stamped DE-121 by Tuesday 2:00 PM Pacific to start that week.
Common questions
How many times is a DE-121 published?
At least three times, with the first publication at least 15 days before the hearing (Probate Code §8121).
What if the hearing is too soon?
Call us right away. If three publications can't finish in time, the court can continue the hearing — ask the probate clerk.
Does the notice need the case number?
Yes — publish the stamped DE-121 from the court, which shows the case number and hearing date.
Can you file the proof of publication?
Yes, for $35 we e-file the affidavit with the court; otherwise we email it to you after the final run.
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