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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