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When is Probate Necessary in California?
A formal probate proceeding and can be expensive and time-consuming. In this regard, California law provides for alternatives to formal probate that are easier and less expensive. It is often [...]
Understanding The Role of a Probate Referee
If you are settling an estate through the probate process, most likely you will need a probate referee. The role of a probate referee is to appraise property in the [...]
Using a Non-Lawyer Probate Service in California to File Probate
Do you really need to hire an attorney to file probate? You might be surprised to learn that you don't need an attorney to file probate in California. In many [...]
How to Get Letters of Administration in Probate
In order to get Letters of administration, a full probate is filed that requests the court to name as personal representative of the estate. The court issues Letters of Administration [...]
How to Settle a Small Estate with Real Property Valued Under $150,000
When a person dies, their property needs to be distributed to their heirs. In the past, this has required filing full probate which, in Calfornia, is a lengthy and expensive [...]
How to Settle Small Estate with Real Property Valued Under $50,000
Probate in California is an expensive and lengthy procedure. There are exceptions for small estates. This article explains how to settle a small estate with real property valued under $50,000 [...]
How to File Probate in Placer County
Learn how to file probate in Placer county without a lawyer. Discover how the probate process works in Placer County, which Placer court handles probate. how to view probate examiner [...]
How to Deal With Creditors and Debts in California Probate
California has specific laws and rules about the process required to deal with creditors and debts in California probate. It is the estate’s executor or appointed representative's responsibility to notify [...]
Understanding the Definition of Common Probate Terms
There are many common probate terms used in California probate matters. Common probate terms and confusing legal words are often found on legal forms and used by the Judge during [...]