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Many states don't count certain property when they set out small estates limits. There are three common kinds of property that is excluded in this way: homestead allowance; exempt property; and a family allowance. The amounts each states' laws set for each kind of excluded property differs, but the concept is similar.
Click on the state-specific article below to find out about excluded property in your state.
There are versions of this article for each State.
Small estates don't have to go through probate to be distributed. Find out what California's limit is for this small estates procedure.
Each state has its own rules about probate. Find out how they do it in California.
Creditors have a right to get paid after someone dies. Learn more about creditor's rights.
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