Q: If my spouse died and had property in california how do I obtain the right to that property?
A: It's impossible to answer your question based solely on the information that you provided. Did your husband die intestate (i.e, without a will)? When did your husband acquire the property in California (during or before marriage). In which state did you and your husband reside? This type of question should be answered by an attorney who has the benefit of knowling all the relevant facts. It's not suitable for answering in this forum.
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There are many ways in which you may be entitled to the property. If it was held in Joint tenancy for example, it would automatically be yours. If it is the subject of a trust to which you are the beneficary, then you you would be able to have it transferred to you.
You need to take his will, any trust documents, and copies of the deeds to an attorney who works in both real estate, and probate to determine what your rights are.
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