What Happens to My Property When I Die?
When you die, your property will go through the court process known as probate. During probate, the court will process your will, accept or name a representative, and appropriate any inheritance to your heirs. The Probate Process in California When you die, someone must come forward to begin the probate process. If you have a will, that will probably be the executor you named. When there is no will, or the executor is not available, the court will appoint a representative to oversee the administration of the estate. Once this person is given the authority by the court, he or she will begin the process of organizing, gathering, and valuing all the assets in your estate. While the job of an executor can be extensive, other family members or your estate attorney can…