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As of April 1, 2022, the California Probate Code has been updated to increase the gross value of a deceased person's property from $166,250 to $184,500.

Assets Subject to the California Probate Court Probate assets include any personal property or real estate that the decedent owned in their name before passing. Nearly any type of asset can be a probate asset, including a home, car, vacation residence, boat, art, furniture, or household goods.

Section 13101 - Affidavit or declaration furnished holder of decedent's property (a) To collect money, receive tangible personal property, or have evidences of a debt, obligation, interest, right, security, or chose in action transferred under this chapter, an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury under

Probate Code §§ 13100 ? 13115 provide for a summary procedure to transfer the personal property of a decedent without going through a probate action if the decedent's estate is valued at less than $150,000 and at least forty (40) days have elapsed since the death of the decedent.

For decedents who died prior to April 1, 2022 the California Probate Code provides that probate estates of $166,250 or less do not need to be probated. Deaths on or after April 1, 2022 the threshold amount is $184,500. If the estate consists of assets in excess of the prescribed amount a probate is necessary.

Obtain and complete the California small estate affidavit. You must obtain the form used by the probate court in the county where the deceased was a resident. You can obtain it in person or by accessing your court's self-help center online and downloading the form there.

An affidavit or declaration signed under penalty of perjury at least 40 days after the death can be used to collect the assets for the beneficiaries or heirs of the estate. No documents are required to be filed with the Superior Court if the small estates law (California Probate Code Sections 13100 to 13116) is used.