{"product_id":"how-to-probate-an-estate-in-california-9781413333329","title":"How to Probate an Estate in California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the system, minimize fees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you've lost a loved one, the inevitable legal matters can seem difficult and confusing. Learning about probate and taking on some of the bureaucratic tasks yourself can provide clarity, peace of mind, and reduced legal fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Probate an Estate in California\u003c\/i\u003e explains how to handle a simple estate and makes clear which tasks you may be able to manage without \u003cbr\u003e a lawyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003edetermine who inherits property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ecollect life insurance and other death benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003euse non-court transfer procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ecomplete and file court paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003epay bills and file taxes, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003etransfer property to heirs and beneficiaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you plan to do most of the duties yourself or expect to work with an attorney, \u003ci\u003eHow to Probate an Estate in California\u003c\/i\u003e will save you time and increase your confidence when wrapping up your loved one's estate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFialco, Lisa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eLisa Fialco\u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing attorney guiding clients through estate planning and administration as a partner of Kelley \u0026amp; Farren, LLP in San Rafael, California. She is certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust \u0026amp; Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.","brand":"NOLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141495746834,"sku":"9781413333329","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_64f74798-6f72-422c-8167-0b70ae1cacdd.jpg?v=1774452551","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-probate-an-estate-in-california-9781413333329","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}