How to probate an estate in California
Subtitle: a step-by-step guide
By: Julia Nissley
Contributors: Nolo (Firm)
Edition: 23rd edition.
Publisher: Julia Nissley; NOLO
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9781413322194
Subjects: Popular works; Probate law and practice
Description: When you've lost a loved one, the inevitable legal matters can seem difficult and confusing. But in most cases, probate involves little more than routine paperwork to transfer assets to family members and other beneficiaries. How to Probate an Estate in California explains, step-by-step, how to wrap up a basic estate. Whether you do it yourself or work with a lawyer, you'll save money and time. Find out how to: read and understand a will or trust; determine who inherits if there is no will; pay bills and taxes; complete and file all necessary court paperwork; collect life insurance and other death benefits; transfer real estate, securities, vehicles, and other assets to heirs and beneficiaries; transfer some assets without probate. The completely updated 23rd edition provides the latest laws, tax information, forms, and court procedures.
Notes: "March 2016"--Title page verso.

"With downloadable forms"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: An overview; title: First steps in settling an estate --; title: Who are the heirs and beneficiaries? --; title: What is the decedent's estate? --; title: Preparing a schedule of the assets and debts --; title: How to identify the best transfer procedure --; title: What about taxes? --; title: Transferring title to real property --; title: How to transfer securities --; title: Joint tenancy property --; title: Transferring small estates under $150,000 --; title: How to transfer trust property and property subject to life estates --; title: An overview of the probate court process --; title: Conducting a simple probate court proceeding --; title: Handling property that passes outright to the surviving spouse or domestic partner --; title: If you need expert help --; title: Glossary --; title: Appendix A: California probate code sections 13100-13106 --; title: Appendix B: Judicial council forms --; title: Appendix C: Non-judicial-council forms.