[CA] After completing a small estate affidavit, how do I submit, and can someone else act on my behalf if I am out of state?

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California Probate Code (CA Prob Code § 13100)

You'll need to submit these documents to the probate court in Santa Barbara County. It's usually best to do this in person, but you might want to call ahead to confirm their submission process and any specific requirements they might have.

It's often possible to have someone act on your behalf in California, but you'll need to check with the court about their specific requirements for such arrangements. As for submitting documents virtually, some courts do offer electronic filing options, so it's worth inquiring about that as well. (CA Civ Pro Code § 1010.6)

California Small Estate Affidavit (Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property)

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I went online to generate a Small Estate Affidavit, and I'm not sure what to do next. How do I submit it to the court?

I am not local to California, so I am hoping to explore options of submitting things virtually or having a relative in California act on my behalf. Would that be allowed?

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I understand that navigating the court process can be overwhelming. Have you already determined which court you need to submit the Small Estate Affidavit to?

Yes, Santa Barbara County.

Lexi, Chatbot

Do you have any specific deadlines or timeframes you need to meet for this submission?

I believe so, within 120 days of the death of the decedent.

Andres Sanchez

Hey there! I'm Andres Sanchez, an attorney with many years of experience.

I understand you've generated a Small Estate Affidavit using online and are unsure about submitting it to the court in Santa Barbara County. Let's work through this together.

Great, thank you for your time!

Andres Sanchez

Let's start by making sure you have all the necessary documents ready for submission. Besides the Small Estate Affidavit, do you have any other required documents like a death certificate or proof of your relationship to the decedent?

The only thing that is mentioned on the affidavit is a death certificate, which I do have in physical and digital form. I can also provide my birth certificate as proof of relationship if need be.

Andres Sanchez

Great, having the death certificate is essential. Your birth certificate can also be helpful as proof of relationship.

Andres Sanchez

California Probate Code (CA Prob Code § 13100)

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