Download or read book How to Probate an Estate in California written by Julia P. Nissley and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2000 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Nolo bestseller, How to Probate an Estate unravels how to settle a simple California estate without an attorney. It provides all the tear-out forms and instructions necessary to: -- read and understand a will -- determine who gets property if there is no will -- transfer securities -- collect life insurance and other death benefits -- change title of real estate, securities and other possessions into the names of the new owners...and much more.