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    • Small estate affidavits and spousal property petitions

      • California’s key simplified probate procedures are small estate affidavits and spousal property petitions. To use these options, estates must meet specific criteria regarding the type and value of assets involved.
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  3. probatestars.com › small-estates-in-californiaSmall Estates In California: 2020 Update - Probate Stars

    Sep 22, 2021 · In a small estate, you can use an affidavit to transfer decedent’s assets, and avoid a formal probate proceeding in the California probate courts. The legal requirements have changed as of January 1, 2020 to qualify as a small estate.

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  4. www.sweeneyprobatelaw.com › articles › californiaCALIFORNIA SMALL ESTATE PROCEDURE - Sweeney Probate Law

    Apr 1, 2022 · There are three distinct procedures, often referred to as “transfers under California small estate statutes,” for collecting a decedent’s assets without a formal probate proceeding as follows:

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  6. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › probate › small-estateSmall estate affidavit to transfer personal property

    If the decedent died before April 1, 2022, the estate is small if it is valued at $166,250 or less. Check the current small estate limits to be sure what applies in your situation. Find out how to value an estate in simple procedures to transfer an estate.

  7. www.underwood.law › blog › ab-2016-an-update-to-smallAB 2016 — An Update to “Small Estate Petitions” (Prob. Code ...

    Sep 4, 2024 · The bill will amend six sections of the Probate Code (Cal. Prob. Code § 13100-13101, 13150-13152, 13154) and repeal one section (Prob. Code § 13158). This is significant because it impacts how successors of decedents can manage a decedent’s real property.

  8. www.nolo.com › legal-updates › california-raisedCalifornia "Small Estate" Values | Nolo

    Aug 2, 2024 · California offers several probate shortcuts for small estates. Compared to full-blown probate, these simplified probate procedures save time and money. To use the affidavit for small estates, the value of an estate must be no larger than $184,500.

  9. guidewaylegal.com › probate-in-californiaProbate in California: Simplifying the Process with a Small ...

    Apr 10, 2024 · Navigating the Small Estate Affidavit process in California involves several key steps: Determine Eligibility : Confirm the estate qualifies as a “small estate” based on its total value. Wait for the Required Period : At least 40 days must have passed since the decedent’s death.

  10. www.moravecslaw.com › post › 2020/03/24How To Collect A Small Estate (Less Than $184,500) In California.

    Dec 23, 2022 · Understand California small estate procedures based on death date. Learn about Affidavits, Petitions, and Probate Codes for efficient asset collection. Seek legal counsel for accurate guidance