What steps are necessary to probate California wills and estates? Who is eligible to be the executor in California?

Question: What steps are necessary to probate California wills and estates?  Who is eligible to be the executor in California?

Response:  In order to probate California wills, it is necessary to file a petition to probate in the California Superior Court of the appropriate county.  The probate process addresses issues related to executing the will of a person who is deceased.  The probate process addresses the wishes of the decedent contained in the will as well as settling any financial responsibilities of the decadent.  To be qualified as the executor able to probate California wills, the individual must have been named executor in the will itself.  If a person dies without having a will in place, the California Probate Code prescribes the individuals eligible to apply as the executor.  Depending on the size of the estate and the intricacy of the will and issues surrounding the provisions, it can take six months or more to fully probate California wills.

Answered by D. Nicole Rosen

Additional Resources:

• California Probate Code
• California Will Information

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