Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
intestate succession
In California what is customary for
the distribution of an estate worth
aproximately 23,000 dollars (no real
estate) when there is no will? The
only heir is a daughter and a
grandson.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: intestate succession
As between those two, it goes to daughter.
Re: intestate succession
There is a procedure for "small estates" (under $100,000) whereby the successors in interest (in this case the daughter) can obtain the assets by an affidavit/declaration.
My office assists clients with this process and I would be happy to speak further with you about this.
Re: intestate succession
The estate goes to the daughter. There is a simplified probate procedure for small estates under $100,000.
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