Probate Help

Santa Clara County probate orientation for San Jose families — separate the court process from the valuation question.

Overview

Probate questions in San Jose often arrive paired with another worry: if this goes through court, what is the house worth? Those are related, but they are not the same job. Map the assets, ask an estate attorney whether simplified procedures may apply, and line up appraisal help when real property is involved.

What to keep in mind

List major assets: home, accounts, vehicles, and any business interests
Ask counsel whether a simplified procedure may apply
Schedule a date-of-death appraisal when real property is part of the estate

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