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Phase 1 of 2 — Estate Scan
Let's start with the basics
First, the date of death — it tells us which California processes apply (several have value limits and waiting periods measured from this date). The whole thing takes under 2 minutes, and nothing is filed.
The date shown on the death certificate.
The California county where they lived at the time of death. This sets which Superior Court handles the estate — and lets us line up a local Legal Document Assistant for you. You can change it later.
Step 1 of 5
Just a few quick questions — under 2 minutes
After the date, we'll ask about:
- The close family who survived
- Whether there was a living trust
- Roughly what was owned
- Whether everyone agrees on the estate
Then we'll show you the simplest California path that fits — and what it costs — before you create an account or pay anything. It's quick, and you can stop and pick up right where you left off.