Form 13101 is the specific Small Estate Affidavit used in California. Heirs fill it out to claim the deceased's assets, such as bank accounts and personal property. The affiant must provide accurate information about the deceased and sign under penalty of perjury.
California probate law permits the removal of an estate executor if justified reasons are presented. This process involves submitting a formal Petition to Remove Administrator of Estate to the probate court, detailing the grounds for removal and possibly proposing a successor.
Generally, in California creditors of a decedent's estate have up to one year (365 days) from the decedent's death to file a timely creditor claim. The claim must be filed inside an open probate court proceeding.
Probate Courts Probate Court 1. Judge Oscar Kazen. 100 Dolorosa, Office #117. Probate Court 2. Judge Veronica Vasquez. 100 Dolorosa, Office #123. San Antonio, TX 78205. Probate Court 3. Judge Barbie Scharf-Zeldes. 126 E. Nueva St, Ste 320. Mental Health Court. 300 Dolorosa, Basement (Across from Central Jury Room)
Procedures: Please e-file all appropriate documents for your case with the Bexar County Probate Clerk's office, including Proposed Orders, Judgments, Affidavits of Heirship, and Proof of Death for review.
To contact the County Clerk's Probate Department, please call 210-335-2241. To search for court records please visit the Bexar County Odyssey Portal.
Probate records of Texas have been kept by the probate clerk in each county courthouse. You can obtain copies of the records from the clerk's office. In most counties, all information pertaining to a probate case is recorded in the "probate minutes."
Home » FAQs » Is the Probate Process Public in Texas? Generally, yes, the probate process is public in Texas. The application and other documents are filed with the county clerk and open for inspection by the public.
To probate a will, you'll need to file an application in a probate court. This is typically done in the county where the deceased had lived. Other rules will apply if the person lived out of state. The court will schedule a hearing to examine the will and listen to any objections.
Request A Copy You may make your copy request by eFiling, mail, or in person. Please make sure to provide the name and case file number, if available, for each request.