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Title:
How to probate an estate in California : a step-by-step guide
Author:
Nissley, Julia P., author.
ISBN:
9781413322194
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Edition:
23rd edition.
Publication Information:
Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2016.
Physical Description:
450 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm
General Note:
"With downloadable forms"--Cover.

Includes index.
Contents:
An overview -- First steps in settling an estate -- Who are the heirs and beneficiaries? -- What is the decedent's estate? -- Preparing a schedule of the assets and debts -- How to identify the best transfer procedure -- What about taxes? -- Transferring title to real property -- How to transfer securities -- Joint tenancy property -- Transferring small estates under $150,000 -- How to transfer trust property and property subject to life estates -- An overview of the probate court process -- Conducting a simple probate court proceeding -- Handling property that passes outright to the surviving spouse or domestic partner -- If you need expert help -- Glossary -- Appendix A: California probate code sections 13100-13106 -- Appendix B: Judicial council forms -- Appendix C: Non-judicial-council forms.
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Document ID:
SD_ILS:2236046
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