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When is Probate Required in California?
Probate is the court proceeding that transfers property from a deceased person to their heirs. But when is probate required? Some estates do not require probate in order to be [...]
Get Emergency Letters of Special Administration in Probate
In a routine probate proceeding, the court will typically set the first probate hearing about six to eight weeks after the filing of the probate petition. Sometimes, there may be [...]
Compare Online Probate Services
Recently, there has been an increase in online DIY services for California probate and estate planning. These services vary greatly in what services are offered. With this in mind, they [...]
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 [...]