California Probate Referee

• Category: California Probate - Appointments
• State: California
• Control #: CA-P-A-1404-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a sample Request for Appointment of California Probate Referee. This form may be used to request a Probate Referee be appointed to appraise an estate. A disinterested person is appointed Probate Referee to appraise the above-entitled estate. The Probate Referee is authorized to establish the fair market value of the estate as of the date of death of the decedent, or as of the date of appointment of a conservator or guardian, under the laws of the State of California. The form may be customized to suit your needs. The California Request for Appointment of Probate Referee is a legal document used to initiate the probate process in California. It is used when someone dies leaving behind assets without a will, or when a person dies leaving behind assets that require the probate process. The request is filed with the local probate court and is typically referred to as a “Petition for Probate.” The Request for Appointment of Probate Referee is used to appoint a referee to oversee the probate process. The referee is responsible for determining the validity of the decedent’s will, if there is one, and to make sure the assets in the estate are distributed in accordance with the law. The referee also has the authority to investigate any claims against the estate, to inventory the assets of the estate, and to make decisions concerning the administration of the estate. There are two types of California Request for Appointment of Probate Referee: the Summary Request and the Formal Request. The Summary Request is used for estates with relatively few assets and no disputes among the heirs. The Formal Request is used for more complex estates, or when there are disputes among the heirs. In either case, the court will review the request and make a decision on whether to appoint a referee.

The California Request for Appointment of Probate Referee is a legal document used to initiate the probate process in California. It is used when someone dies leaving behind assets without a will, or when a person dies leaving behind assets that require the probate process. The request is filed with the local probate court and is typically referred to as a “Petition for Probate.” The Request for Appointment of Probate Referee is used to appoint a referee to oversee the probate process. The referee is responsible for determining the validity of the decedent’s will, if there is one, and to make sure the assets in the estate are distributed in accordance with the law. The referee also has the authority to investigate any claims against the estate, to inventory the assets of the estate, and to make decisions concerning the administration of the estate. There are two types of California Request for Appointment of Probate Referee: the Summary Request and the Formal Request. The Summary Request is used for estates with relatively few assets and no disputes among the heirs. The Formal Request is used for more complex estates, or when there are disputes among the heirs. In either case, the court will review the request and make a decision on whether to appoint a referee.