Q: House was just in my husband's name when he passed no will calif. What is the amount that is put as estate
Is it just the amount of equity at time of death or the whole appraisal amount appraisal amount
A:
Dear Sacramento:
I am not quite sure what you are asking. However, in California weather or not a probate is required depends on the gross value of estate assets. (That is the value of the property without considering any loans.)
Since the home was in your husband's name alone, you should speak to an attorney right away about your options. If you do not know where to find an attorney, try your local county bar association. Most county bar associations provide an attorney referral service that provides a low cost or no cost consultations with an attorney who can let you know where in stand in regards to our husband's estate.
A: The full appraised amount is the amount of the estate for probate purposes.
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