This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
The probate process in California typically takes anywhere from 6 months to 12 months, depending on several factors. California state law states that probate should be complete within 1 year of the date of the appointment of an executor. If they file a federal estate tax, this extends to 18 months.
Under Code of Civil Procedure § 437c(c), a motion for summary judgment "shall be granted if all the papers submitted show that there is no triable issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." (Code Civ.
The Contra Costa County Superior Court, officially known as the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa, is the California Superior Court with jurisdiction over Contra Costa County. It has four courthouses: Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek.
All Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship documents are filed and heard in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez.
The decedent's original Will should be delivered to the Court of the County in which the estate of the decedent may be administered. Most commonly, this will be the County where the decedent resided at the time of death. This Court requires that the original Will be submitted on a stiff backing.
Steps to Write a Will if You Live in California Select the Assets to Include. Identify and list all the assets that you want to distribute through your will. Name Your Beneficiaries. Assign a Guardian for Children. Choose an Executor. Create Your Will. Sign the Will with Witnesses Present. Secure Your Will.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
Please tell us as much as you can about what you are looking for, and tell us how we can reach you, including by email. Fill out and send a Request for Judicial Administrative Records form to the Public Information Officer by fax at (925) 608-2658 or by email at: mediainfo@contracostaurts.ca.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.