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.
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What is a Living Trust?
The answer to this question depends on several factors. In some cases, when a decedent had a living trust that owned all of his assets, it may be possible to conduct a trust administration that does not involve the probate court. In other cases, some assets may require a probate administration.
A long-time California friend I took care of has passed away. How do I find out if I am a beneficiary in the will?
People listed as beneficiaries who are not members of the family of the deceased will usually be informed by the California probate court. However, this only applies if the will has been filed with the court upon death, which is the case if the assets have to go through probate.
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.
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How to know if parents had a Will or Trust when they died
If you are unsure of whether or not your parents had a will or trust when they died, know what steps you can take to find out. Probate may be necessary.