Summary
California probate explained in plain English, from deciphering a will to tackling taxes.
If you need to wrap up the affairs of a deceased family member or friend in California, you can save big on attorney fees by handling the probate process yourself.
How to Probate an Estate in California is the only book that provides all the forms, tips and step-by-step instructions you’ll need to settle a loved one's estate. You may even be able to handle the whole process by mail, without even setting foot in the courthouse!
Learn how to:
- read a will
- determine who inherits property if there is no will
- handle probate paperwork
- collect life insurance and other benefits
- transfer community property to a surviving spouse or domestic partner
- pay bills and taxes
- distribute property left through trusts
Even if you hire a lawyer to do the probate paperwork, this book demystifies the the process so that you can make informed decisions and communicate intelligently with the attorney about the estate -- and save cash in the process. Why spend over $13,000 on a lawyer to probate a $500,000 estate, when you can do almost all of it on your own?
The 20th edition is completely updated to reflect major changes to the filing fee assessment process, including changes to court procedure and updated probate forms. Plus, you'll get the most up-to-date tax numbers and legal rules for probate in California.
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Customer Reviews
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Marvelous book! Wonderful book. Everything worked exactly as explained. Sample letters were extremely helpful.
R.I.,
Lodi, CA
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I probated my mother's $200,000 estate from 1,000 miles away and it cost about $200 with fees, postage and a few phone calls.
M.B.,
Sequim, WA
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This book was easy to follow and saved me thousands of dollars.
F.B.,
Long Beach, CA
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You have helped me through the most difficult situation in my life. With the help of your book, I can handle the probate myself.
P.S.,
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Between your books and a very helpful probate referee, I was able to save over $3,000.
C.H.,
Atwater, CA
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