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California Probate?

Decedant will probated (informal) in Arizona where he lived. Will appointed PR and named four beneficiaries. Bond was waived. Issue now is he was 50% co-owner (tennant in common) of a house in California that he inherited from his father's trust. The appraisal of his share of this home is $300k. Does this have to go through probate in California? Is there some other simpler process to have this deeded over to the named beneficiaries? It is the only asset that was outside Arizona.


Asked on 4/06/09, 6:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: California Probate?

A full California probate will be required since it sounds as if the real property in question was worth at least $100,000 at the date of death.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 6:57 pm
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: California Probate?

Unfortunately, it sounds like it does need a California probate. Have a California attorney review the deed, the will and the father's trust to be sure.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 7:41 pm


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