Contra Costa California Creditor's Claim

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Contra Costa
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CA-DE-172
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This form, Creditor's Claim, is an official form from the California Judicial Counsel, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes. USLF amends and updates the Judicial Counsel forms as is required by California statutes and law. A creditor who wishes to file a claim must file this form with the court clerk before the later of four months after the date authority to act for the estate is first issued to the personal representative or sixty days after the date the notice of administration is given to the creditor. A copy of this form must also be mailed or delivered to the personal representative and his or her attorney.

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Ideally, this will be the Executor, but any relative or beneficiary with standing can begin the probate process by filing California Form DE-111. This petition must be filed with the California Superior Court in the County where the deceased resided at the time of their death.

Remember, credit does not die and continues after the death of the debtor, meaning that creditors have a right to claim from the deceased's estate. Remember, the executor is obliged to pay all the estate's debts before distributing anything to their heirs or legatees of the deceased.

California law says the personal representative must complete probate within one year from the date of appointment, unless s/he files a federal estate tax. In this case, the personal representative can have 18 months to complete probate.

Moreover, if there is no pending probate case in the Superior Court, the creditor may have to take the initiative by opening a probate proceeding so as to create a case within which to present a claim.

Any creditor can apply for such an order. It is necessary to show a reasonable possibility that the estate is insolvent.

Open the probate process: If no probate is open, then you, as the creditor, may have to open a probate case to file your claim. I am adept at the probate process and can help many types of creditors act quickly to recover their debts.

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.

Q: How do I claim against an estate? Step 1: Establish grounds to make a claim.Step 2: Check the time limits.Step 3: Consider entering a caveat.Step 4: Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution.Step 5: Follow the Pre Action Protocol.Step 6: Commence court proceedings.

In California, any form of property that is not individually owned by the deceased is considered a non-probate property by operation of California probate law. These assets are common. They can be anything from cars, belongings, life insurance policies, real property, and transfers on death accounts.

You can get a creditor's claim form at the Forms Window in Room 112 on the first floor of the Los Angeles Superior Court at 111 North Hill Street, or any other Superior Court location. The form is also available at the Judicial Council website: . It is form number DE-172.

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Contra Costa California Creditor's Claim