Our staff have pulled togather a collection of free internet resources for legal topics that are most frequently researched in our law library. Resources are organized alphabetically by topic area. Need help? Contact us directly for all your research needs at LawLibrary@tularecounty.ca.gov or by calling (559) 636-4600.
Estate Planning
Probate/Decedent's Estates
- Probate and Inheritance: Where You Begin
- Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die. For relatives and heirs, probate court can be complicated and intimidating, especially when disputes arise. In this class, created by the LA County Law Library, learn the basics of probate and the administration of estates and trusts, including when probate can be avoided, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
- Riverside County Superior Court Guide to Court and Non-Court Procedures
- Scroll down the webpage and expand sections under "Find Information." The "Available Procedures" tab can help you determine the correct procedure to use to transfer property after someone has passed.
- Wills, Estates, and Probate (California Courts)
