
What Is Probate?
Probate is the court procedure used to verify the validity of a will and to distribute a decedent's property after their death. In California, an estate in excess of $184,500 must be “probated” whether or not there is a valid will.
Probate is the court procedure used to verify the validity of a will and to distribute a decedent's property after their death. In California, an estate in excess of $184,500 must be “probated” whether or not there is a valid will.