From the Book - Twenty-fifth edition.
First steps in settling an estate
Who are the heirs and beneficiaries?
What is the decedent's estate?
Preparing a schedule of the assets and debts
How to identify the best transfer procedure
Transferring title to real property
How to transfer securities
Transferring small estates
How to transfer trust property
An overview of the probate court process
Conducting a simple probate proceeding
Handling property that passes outright to the surviving spouse or domestic partner
Appendix A. California probate code 13100-13106
Appendix B. Judicial council forms
Appendix C. Non-judicial-council.