Bereavement & End-of-Life in California

Can You Bury Someone on Your Property in California?

California law prohibits unregulated home burial. Learn what Health and Safety Code Section 8115 requires, and the legal path to establishing a privat…

How to Claim All California Survivor Benefits Without a Lawyer

California survivors are entitled to benefits from 20+ agencies. Most claims don't require an attorney. Here's how to file everything yourself and whe…

Best California Estate Guide for Families Inheriting a Home Under Proposition 19

Inheriting a California home? Proposition 19's one-year deadline and BOE-19-P filing requirement make the right estate guide essential for protecting …

Best California Estate Settlement Guide for Out-of-State Executors

Managing a California estate from out of state? Find out what out-of-state executors need most — and whether a California-specific guide is the right …

Best California Funeral Planning Resource for Out-of-State Families

If you are coordinating a California funeral from another state, here is what you specifically need — and why generic planning advice will cost you ti…

How to Transfer a Car Title After Death in California Without Probate

California's DMV REG 5 affidavit lets you transfer a vehicle title after death without probate if the estate qualifies. Here's the exact process, docu…

What to Do When a Spouse Dies in California: A Survivor Benefits Checklist

A practical, week-by-week checklist of what to do when a spouse dies in California — benefits to claim, deadlines to meet, and mistakes to avoid in 20…

How to Handle California Probate Without a Lawyer

Can you administer a California probate without an attorney? Yes — for straightforward estates. Here's exactly when it's feasible, what it takes, and …

Best Resource for Inheriting a California Home and the Prop 19 Deadline

If you inherited a California home, the county will reassess it to market value unless you file BOE-19-P within one year. Here's the best resource for…

Best California Funeral Planning Guide for Families on a Fixed Income

For families without large estates, California funeral costs can be devastating — but the law gives you more protection than most funeral homes will v…