Estate Administration Tips for Personal Representatives of a California Probate Case

Probating a California estate can be challenging for estate administrators or executors who are unfamiliar with the process. The degree of difficulty in completing probate typically depends on the size and nature of the assets to be administered, the number of parties involved in the process, and whether there are disputed issues among the parties….

California Probate Court Inventory And Appraisal Requirements

Purpose Of An Inventory And Appraisal An inventory and appraisal is a required filing in a California probate proceeding. The inventory and appraisal is a single document that (1) inventories the property in the decedent’s estate and (2) contains an appraisal of the property in the inventory. California Probate Code section 8800(a). Contents Of An…

California Intestate Succession Laws

Intestate succession laws come into play when you die without a will. In that scenario, your assets will go to your closest relatives under California intestate succession laws. Here are the basics about how intestate succession works in California. Which Assets Are Not Affected By Intestate Succession Rules? Only assets that would have passed through…

SUMMARY OF FLORIDA PROBATE PROCEDURES

SUMMARY OF FLORIDA PROBATE PROCEDURES When someone passes away as the sole owner of assets in Florida, a probate proceeding is typically required to resolve issues involving the division of those assets among the decedent’s heirs, beneficiaries and creditors.Estate state administration serves the purpose of ensuring the decedent’s assets are properly located, gathered, and then…

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Probate in California – The Basics of The Process

“Probate” is one of those words used by many and understood by few. Put simply, it is the method by which the State allows for the orderly transfer of assets and liabilities to the next generation after someone dies. Usually supervised by the Superior Court, a person is appointed to gather the assets, pay the…