How to Probate an Estate in California

When you’ve lost a loved one, the inevitable legal matters can seem difficult and confusing. Learning about probate and taking on some of the bureaucratic tasks yourself can provide clarity, peace of mind, and reduced legal fees. How to Probate an Estate in California explains how to handle a simple estate and makes clear which tasks you may be able to manage without a lawyer.

Find out how to:

• determine who inherits property
• collect life insurance and other death benefits
• use non-court transfer procedures
• complete and file court paperwork
• pay bills and file taxes, and
• transfer property to heirs and beneficiaries.