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.
What do I need to submit to the DMV in order to transfer a vehicle without the oversight of the California probate court?
In certain situations, the person administering an estate in California may be able to avoid formal oversight of the probate court. These situations only apply under certain circumstances. It is therefore vital that you consult with an experienced San Diego probate court lawyer for guidance in administering an estate.
Community Property or Separate Property
There are a number of steps you can take in order to sort out how the decedent’s property was owned. Read more here.
Our deceased mother owned a country house. How can we find out how much the title is worth?
When it comes to California real estate, the first thing to do is to carefully review all deeds and find out how title is held. If you have doubts, you may contact a title company and ask for a title search.
Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Most real property held in community between spouses and domestic partners used to be held in joint tenancy. Since 2001 (and 2003 for domestic partners), California probate law has introduced Community Property with Right of Survivorship (CPWROS).