{"product_id":"9781413322194","title":"How to Probate an Estate in California","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eHandle probate yourself - and save time and money\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you've lost a loved one, the inevitable legal matters can seem difficult and confusing. But in most cases, probate involves little more than routine paperwork to transfer assets to family members and other beneficiaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eHow to Probate an Estate in California\u003c\/i\u003e explains, step-by-step, how to wrap up a basic estate. Whether you do it yourself or work with a lawyer, you'll save money and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eread and understand a will or trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetermine who inherits if there is no will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epay bills and taxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomplete and file all necessary court paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollect life insurance and other death benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransfer real estate, securities, vehicles, and other assets to heirs and beneficiaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransfer some assets without probate\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you hire a lawyer to do some of the paperwork, this book demystifies the process so that you can make informed decisions and communicate intelligently with the attorney about the estate—and save cash in the process. Why pay a lawyer over $15,000 to probate a $500,000 estate, when you can do much of it on your own?\u003cp\u003eEvery page of this new edition has been reviewed and revised by a practicing probate lawyer. It provides fresh and accurate information about probating an estate in California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048729657584,"sku":"9781413322194","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781413322194_p0.jpg?v=1763725648","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781413322194","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}