Inherit Without Court in California

Is your estate worth less than $206,000? You might be able to skip probate in California using a Small Estate Affidavit, even for vehicles, bank accounts, and personal property. In this video, Attorney Elijah Keyes breaks down: What counts as a small estate under California law What assets are included or excluded from the $206,000 limit How to transfer a car or cash without going to probate court Step-by-step instructions for using the Small Estate Affidavit and DMV Form REG 5 Real-life examples to help you understand if your family qualifies Learn how to protect your family from delays, confusion, and legal costs, even if your estate is modest. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:26 What is a Small Estate Transfer 00:03:10 Ways an Affidavit doesn’t work 00:03:26 What is a Small Estate Affidavit 00:03:45 Requirements for a Small Estate Affidavit 00:05:13 Married Couple Scenario 00:07:17 What Counts Towards the Limit? 00:08:50 Requirements for types of Small Estate Transfer 00:12:05 Limitations 00:13:29 Mobile Home Transfers 00:15:29 When to Plan Beyond 206K The Limit 00:17:07 Recap 📞 Need help planning ahead or navigating the process? Contact Keyes Law Group for personalized guidance. ✅ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who may need this! 📍 Based in Milpitas, we help families across the South Bay protect what matters most. 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments, we’re here to help. The information provided on this YouTube channel by Keyes Law Group PC is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. Viewing this channel does not establish an attorney-client relationship with Keyes Law Group PC, and any communications sent through this platform may not be privileged. Your use of this channel constitutes acceptance of these terms. Keyes Law Group PC disclaims any liability for damages resulting from reliance on the information provided. For tailored legal advice regarding a particular matter or concern, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us at our office. Keyes Law Group PC. All rights reserved. VISIT OUR WEBSITE - https://keyeslawgroup.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS - Facebook -   / keyeslawgroup2   Linkedin -   / elijahkeyes   Instagram -   / keyeslawgroup   BECOME A CLIENT - https://keyeslawgroup.com/contact/ SET A MEETING - a shortcut to set a 15 minute call with our intake team https://app.lawmatics.com/forms/share... #estateplanning, #trustadministration, #probate #EstatePlanning #AvoidProbate #CaliforniaLaw2025 #LivingTrust #InheritancePlanning #BayAreaAttorney #KeyesLawGroup #TrustAttorney #AssetProtection #LegacyPlanning