{"product_id":"california-complete-simplified-probate-kit","title":"California Complete Simplified-Probate Kit: Every DIY Path in One","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ckp-desc h2{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;color:#466B61;font-size:22px;margin:26px 0 8px;}\n.ckp-desc h3{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;color:#2E2E2E;font-size:17px;margin:18px 0 6px;}\n.ckp-desc p,.ckp-desc li{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:#2E2E2E;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.ckp-desc .ckp-promise{border-left:4px solid #5E8B7E;background:#EEF4F2;padding:13px 17px;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin:18px 0;}\n\n.ckp-trust{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 20px;}\n.ckp-fold{border:1px solid #e7e3da;border-radius:10px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}\n.ckp-fold summary{cursor:pointer;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#466B61;padding:13px 16px;list-style-position:inside;}\n.ckp-fold summary::marker{color:#5E8B7E;}\n.ckp-fold-body{padding:2px 16px 14px;}\n.ckm-wrap{background:#EEF4F2;border:1px solid #d5e3de;border-radius:14px;padding:20px 20px 18px;margin:18px 0 24px;}\n.ckm-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5E8B7E;background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;}\n.ckm-title{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-size:19px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;}\n.ckm-sub{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.ckm-q{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:#2E2E2E;margin:0 0 10px;}\n.ckm-count{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#7A7570;margin:0 0 4px;}\n.ckm-opts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}\n.ckm-opt{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;font-size:14px !important;line-height:1.3 !important;color:#466B61 !important;background:#fff !important;border:1.5px solid #c9dcd5 !important;border-radius:24px !important;padding:9px 15px !important;cursor:pointer !important;text-transform:none !important;letter-spacing:0 !important;min-height:0 !important;width:auto !important;box-shadow:none !important;}\n.ckm-opt:hover{border-color:#5E8B7E !important;background:#f7fbf9 !important;}\n.ckm-result p{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#2E2E2E;margin:0 0 10px;}\n.ckm-result .ckm-r-cta{font-weight:600;color:#466B61;}\n.ckm-result a{color:#466B61;}\n.ckm-restart{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif !important;font-size:13px !important;color:#7A7570 !important;background:transparent !important;border:none !important;padding:2px 0 !important;cursor:pointer !important;text-decoration:underline !important;box-shadow:none !important;width:auto !important;min-height:0 !important;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ckp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomeone you love has passed away, and you're the one sorting out everything they left behind.\u003c\/strong\u003e The home, the bank accounts, maybe a surviving spouse's share, and a few debts. This is the complete kit. Whatever the estate holds, there's a California shortcut for it here, and this walkthrough puts every one of them in a single place, one calm step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ckp-trust\"\u003eInstant access on any device. Every form number and dollar limit current and California-specific. And if it isn't the right fit, there's a 7-day refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ckm-wrap\" id=\"ckm-probc\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"ckm-eyebrow\"\u003eFree check\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"ckm-title\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhich path fits your situation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ckm-sub\"\u003eThree questions, about 30 seconds, no email needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"1\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e1 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eWhat's still in their name?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q1\" data-v=\"home\"\u003eA home or land\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q1\" data-v=\"money\"\u003eAccounts, money, or belongings\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q1\" data-v=\"both\"\u003eBoth\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q1\" data-v=\"notsure\"\u003eI'm not sure yet\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"2\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e2 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eHas it been 40 days since they passed away?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q2\" data-v=\"yes\"\u003eYes\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q2\" data-v=\"notyet\"\u003eNot yet\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-step\" data-step=\"3\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-count\"\u003e3 of 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-q\"\u003eWas a living trust involved?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-opts\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q3\" data-v=\"no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q3\" data-v=\"trust\"\u003eYes, it holds most things\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-opt\" data-q=\"q3\" data-v=\"unsure\"\u003eI'm not sure\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckm-result\" hidden\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-2\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-3\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ckm-r-cta\"\u003eWhichever path it is, the walkthrough holds your place and gives you the wording at each step. And if it isn't the right fit, there's a 7-day refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"ckm-restart\"\u003eStart over\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 23-step guided walkthrough organized into six modules, which you can follow on your phone or your computer. It starts by helping you find which path or paths you need, then walks each one at full depth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoney and belongings:\u003c\/strong\u003e the full Small Estate Affidavit path (Probate Code 13100-13101) for bank accounts, paychecks, and belongings, with the template, the notary step, the bank letter, the vehicle, and shared property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe home:\u003c\/strong\u003e the full AB 2016 path, line by line, the appraisal, the Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property (DE-310), the heir notices, the hearing, and recording the order. The same depth as the standalone Home Transfer Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther property paths:\u003c\/strong\u003e low-value real estate (DE-305) and the spouse or domestic partner petition (DE-221).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebts and creditors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the part most kits skip, including what you are and aren't responsible for and a calm script for a creditor call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind your path and finish strong:\u003c\/strong\u003e a path-finder up front, the mistakes to avoid, and an honest map of when an estate is complex enough to bring in a lawyer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe person handling a full estate who wants one guide that covers all the simplified paths, not just one piece. If you're not yet sure which path you need, this kit sorts that out for you first. You can do this, and you'll have a guide that walks with you the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind your path, wait the 40 days while you build your document folder, value the estate the right way, then run the modules that match. Handle creditors from estate funds, attend any short hearing, and record the order to finish. The kit holds your place and gives you the wording at each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant access to the full guided kit the moment you buy. It works on any device, and you can save or print it to keep beside you while you file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ckp-promise\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal help when it matters most.\u003c\/strong\u003e ClaimKit Help is built in California, for people handling their own paperwork. Every form number and dollar limit here is current and California-specific, so you can know it's right before you file.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich kit is right for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only need the bank accounts and belongings, the Small Estate Affidavit Kit ($79) covers that. If you only need the family home, the Home Transfer Kit ($149) covers the DE-310 path. This Complete Kit ($199) is the superset: every path at full depth, plus creditor handling and a path-finder, for when you have more than one piece or you're not sure yet which path fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit covers California's simplified probate and small estate paths. A large or contested estate that needs full probate (DE-111) is outside its scope, and the kit tells you clearly when that's the case. There's a 7-day refund if it isn't right for you. ClaimKit Help is an educational guide, not a law firm, and this kit gives you information, not legal advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Complete Kit cover that the other kits don't?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt covers all four simplified paths in one walkthrough (the affidavit, the DE-310 home petition, the DE-305 low-value real estate, and the DE-221 spousal petition), each at full depth, plus a section on handling debts and creditors and a path-finder to tell you which one you need. The $79 and $149 kits each cover one path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eI'm not sure which path I need. Will this help?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The first step is a path-finder that walks you through what the person left and points you to the right path or paths. Most estates use one or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the dollar limits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a death on or after April 1, 2025: personal property up to $208,850 by affidavit, a primary residence up to $750,000 by DE-310, and low-value real estate up to $69,625 by DE-305. The spousal petition (DE-221) has no limit. The date of death sets the figures, which next adjust April 1, 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes it cover the person's debts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. There's a full section on what you are and aren't responsible for, how debts get paid from the estate, and a calm script for handling a creditor call. As a rule, you don't inherit a person's debt personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat if the estate is large or contested?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's full probate (DE-111), and it's outside this kit's scope. The kit gives you a clear, honest list of the situations where a lawyer is the smart call, so you don't file the wrong thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ckp-fold\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs this legal advice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ckp-fold-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. ClaimKit Help is an educational guide, not a law firm. 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