Navigating California Probate

A Practical Guide for Families, Executors, and Fiduciaries

FRONT MATTER

• Foreword
• Legal Disclaimer
• Copyright

CORE CHAPTERS

1. Understanding Probate
2. First Steps After Death
3. Determining the Probate Path
4. Filing the Probate Petition
5. Probate Alternatives
6. Inventory & Estate Valuation
7. Creditor Claims & Estate Debts
8. Final Accounting & Distribution
9. Closing the Estate

CONCLUSION

• Navigating California Probate with Confidence

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• About the Author

APPENDICES

• Appendix A — Probate Process Checklist
• Appendix B — Executor Responsibilities
• Appendix C — Probate Timeline
• Appendix D — Common Probate Forms
• Appendix E — Pre-Probate Planning
• Appendix F — California Probate Resources
• Appendix F-1 — Court Directory