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If there is no will Each step in the probate process takes longer when there is no will, so you'll likely wait longer than the typical 12 to 18 months. Next they will prepare the Petition for Probate (Form DE-111) to initiate probate—the same first step as an executor of an estate with a will would take.
The order of priority is any surviving spouse or domestic partner, then a child, then a grandchild, then a parent, and then a sibling.
Transfer of property without a will in North California is quite complicated. In case of no will, the case goes into the probate court, and the judge decides who'll inherit the property of the deceased person as per California's intestate succession law. The distribution of the property will be decided carefully.
Probate is the court-supervised process of managing and distributing a deceased person's estate. If you die without a will, the court appoints an administrator to handle your assets, including your bank accounts.
Here are ways of avoiding probate in California: Creating a Living Trust. Setting up a Joint Ownership. Payable-on-Death Designations for Bank Accounts.
Probate in California Without a Will — How It Works If they hadn't, it's likely a formal probate will be required. If a formal probate is required, the court will proceed to appoint an administrator to oversee the decedent's intestate estate.
In California, there's no strict deadline for filing probate after death, but it's advisable to begin the process as soon as possible. Delays in filing can lead to complications, such as the estate's assets becoming unmanageable or creditors taking legal action to collect debts.