Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

I am familiar with the County Recorder's Index and the types of documents that are recorded. My question pertains to death certificates. I have been told that death certificates do not have to filed with the County Recorder. if this is true then are there any specific pros and cons as to why someone would or wouldn't want a death certificate on file with the County Recorder? Thank you for your time, I do appreciate it.

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Asked on 3/02/16, 11:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

Recording a death certificate is a fairly common practice. For instance, if the decedent owned property, the estate's representative would file notice of the landowner's death and include a certified copy of the death certificate. There are many more examples.

Since the death certificate is already a matter of public record, usually obtainable at the county recorder's office, there is no reason to record the death certificate alone.

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Answered on 3/02/16, 12:06 pm


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