California Ancillary Probate: Duties of the Personal Representative
Ancillary probate proceedings are initiated when an individual passes away owning property in a different state. These proceedings are conducted under the probate laws in which the property existed.
If the attorney who drafted the will or trust named themselves as the executor or trustee, am I required to use that Attorneys Services?
You are not required to use drafting attorney services as executor or trustee, and you may not be required to use their services at all.
How long does probate take in California?
Are you wondering how long does probate take in California? In short, probate in California takes a long time. Find out the reasons why here.
Probate Referee in California
In California Probate, the assets of a deceased person need to be inventoried. The Probate Code requires a referee appraise the assets listed on the inventory.
I am taking care of our father’s succession. How do I deal with his motor vehicles?
Under California probate law, if you are the personal representative of the estate, you may transfer the vehicles to their new owners without having to wait until the estate is closed.