Los Angeles, CA asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for California

Q: Using the state provided DE-121 PDF form, I can't get all the AKAs in the "Estate of" box. The judge said fix it. How?

The PDF does not let you alter the type size or add a second line. Same problem with all the state PDFs.

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Howard E. Kane
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Howard E. Kane
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Oakland, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I recommend using free online pdf editing software such as DocHub. This will allow you to change the font and crunch all of the aka names in. Good luck with this.

James L. Arrasmith
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you're encountering limitations with the state-provided DE-121 PDF form, one practical approach is to attach a separate sheet that lists all the AKAs and reference this attachment in the "Estate of" box (e.g., "See Attachment 1 for additional AKAs"). Make sure that the attached sheet is formatted to comply with court requirements, and clearly indicate it's a continuation of the "Estate of" section. Submit the completed form along with the attachment to the court, ensuring both are served to all necessary parties.

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