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.
What does “gross estate” and “net estate” mean in California?
When a person dies and leaves an estate, its value needs to be ascertained. The decedent’s gross estate is the fair market value at the date of his or her death of all property that he or she owned. Click here to learn about the differences between a gross estate and a net estate.
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.
My parents have died. What do I need to do to transfer the title to their house?
If your parents have passed away, find out what you can do to transfer the title to their house here. It truly depends on how the title to their house was held at the time that they died.
Does a Person’s Trust Have to be Filed with the Court when they Die?
Generally, a person’s trust does not have to be filed with the court when they die. This is different than their will which must be lodge with the Superior Court for the county in which they resided at the time they died. Learn more about when a trust has to be filed with the court here.