Affidavit of Death – A document recorded to verify the death and identify the decedent as a former interest holder in the specifically-described or referred to real property. Agreement – Specifies agreement to terms and conditions relating to real property.
When filling out the Affidavit of Death of Trustee, it's essential to provide accurate and complete information. This includes: Detailed information about the deceased trustee, including their full name and date of death. A comprehensive description of the property held in trust.
Affidavit-death forms are used to change the title on rea​l property after the death of a joint tenant, trustee or trustor.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
To obtain the exemption for a property, you must be its owner or co-owner (or a purchaser named in a contract of sale), and you must live in the property as your principal place of residence. You must also file the appropriate exemption claim form with the Assessor.
A homestead declaration protects your home's equity from both to forced and voluntary sales of the property. Exempt proceeds from a voluntary sale are protected if another home is purchased within 6 months.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
Applications for CAPI are taken in the General Assistance offices. There are three General Assistance units located in Contra Costa County. If you want to apply for CAPI or get more information on your eligibility to CAPI, please call or visit the nearest office.
Documentary transfer tax is collected on every transfer of property, unless there is a valid exemption listed. County transfer tax is computed on the full value of the property. Any amount over $1.00 must be rounded up to the nearest $500 for the Countywide Documentary Transfer Tax.