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Monterey Superior Court

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Probate — Monterey Superior CourtOfficial instructions

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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Probate is the court-supervised process by which your assets are distributed and debts are paid after your death.

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Superior Court of California — County of Monterey · Monterey Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

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California Courts Self-Help Guide

Shared California Courts self-help guidance, available for all 58 California county court contexts; local procedures and individual circumstances vary.

Wills, estates and probate guidanceOfficial instructions

Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.

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Get basic information and links to sample legal documents (like a will or a power of attorney) to have a plan if you or someone you love becomes sick or dies.

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Shared statewide guidance; local procedures, case types and exceptions may differ

Get basic information about what happens to someone's property when they die, including transferring property with or without going to probate court.

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Judicial Council of California · Guide to wills, estates, and probate court | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)

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Guide to wills, estates, and probate court

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