Tag: Documents You Need to File Probate in California

Here is a short list of what documents you need to file and process probate in California:

1. Look for a will at decedent’s home.
2. If you cannot locate the will at home, contact the banks to see if the decedent left a safe deposit box there.   Banks are required to allow you to look in a safety deposit box for a will.
3. Gather a list of known assets of the decedent;
4.  Look for bank statements;
5.  Stock records;
6.  Annuity records;
7.  Life insurance records;
8.  Tax returns;
9.  Last Wage records;
10.  1099s from banks and other financial institutions.
11.  Deeds.
12.  Notes relating to assets.
13.  Credit Card Bills.
14.  Home owner’s insurance information.
15. A few certified death certificates of the decedent.
16. Any Mortgage information.
17. Any last medical bills.

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