How to Probate an Estate in California
eBook - PDF

How to Probate an Estate in California

  1. 417 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

How to Probate an Estate in California

About this book

Learn the system, minimize fees

When you’ve lost a loved one, the inevitable legal matters can seem difficult and confusing. Learning about probate and taking on some of the bureaucratic tasks yourself can provide clarity, peace of mind, and reduced legal fees.

How to Probate an Estate in California explains how to handle a simple estate and makes clear which tasks you may be able to manage without
a lawyer.

Find out how to:

  • determine who inherits property
  • collect life insurance and other death benefits
  • use non-court transfer procedures
  • complete and file court paperwork
  • pay bills and file taxes, and
  • transfer property to heirs and beneficiaries.

Whether you plan to do most of the duties yourself or expect to work with an attorney, How to Probate an Estate in California will save you time and increase your confidence when wrapping up your loved one’s estate.

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Information

Publisher
NOLO
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781413333329
Edition
27
eBook ISBN
9781413333336
Topic
Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Your Legal Companion for Probate
  6. 1. An Overview
  7. 2. First Steps in Settling an Estate
  8. 3. Who Are the Heirs and Beneficiaries?
  9. 4. What Is the Decedent’s Estate?
  10. 5. Preparing a Schedule of the Assets and Debts
  11. 6. How to Identify the Best Transfer Procedure
  12. 7. What About Taxes?
  13. 8. Transferring Title to Real Property
  14. 9. How to Transfer Securities
  15. 10. Joint Tenancy Property
  16. 11. Transferring Small Estates
  17. 12. How to Transfer Trust Property
  18. 13. An Overview of the Probate Court Process
  19. 14. Conducting a Simple Probate Proceeding
  20. 15. Handling Property That Passes Outright to the Surviving Spouse or Domestic Partner
  21. 16. If You Need Expert Help
  22. Glossary
  23. Appendix A: California Probate Code §§ 13100–13106
  24. Appendix B: Judicial Council Forms
  25. Appendix C: Non–Judicial Council Forms
  26. Index
  27. Book Registration

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