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How do you lodge a will in a California probate?

Posted by John B. Palley on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 in Probate Court
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People are often confused on this one. How do you lodge a will in a California probate?  Many people, over the years, have asked if you file the will with the county clerk or with the county recorder. The correct answer is you lodge a will with the California Superior Court in the county of […]

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California small estate probate – NEW FORM DE-300

Posted by John B. Palley on Monday, April 11th, 2022 in Small Estate
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As of April 1, 2022 (and no this is not an April Fools joke) the small estate limits have been changed in California. They have been increased FOR DEATHS OCCURING ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2022. The limits for death prior to April 1, 2022 remain the same. The new limit for small estate affidavits […]

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How long does a California probate take in 2022?

Posted by John B. Palley on Monday, April 4th, 2022 in Court, Probate
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I decided to post this question as it’s been too long since I posted something new on here. I had been waiting to post Fixing or amending a California probate court order part 2 but that case is on the slow track due to the courts being so impacted because of Covid (or whatever their […]

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