In California, the probate process is begun in the superior court in the county where the deceased was living at death. After the initial petition is filed with the court, a hearing will be set for thirty days later. A notice of that hearing must be published, according to the court’s procedures, to notify not only the public, but also all potential heirs and creditors.
Topics covered in this report include:
- The general steps in the probate process
- Order of distribution of assets
- Distributing the inheritances
- Before you distribute to heirs, make sure everything else has been paid
- Administration of a trust
- Seek legal or financial advice when you need it
- Be sure to pay the estate taxes
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A graduate of Boston University School of Law, Scott P. Schomer is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and elder law issues, having discussed these important issues on local and national television. A seasoned courtroom advocate, Scott has obtained combined judgments and verdicts in excess of twenty-five million dollars for his clients. Read More!
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