Creditor Claims In Probate
March 1, 2012 by Mitchell A. Port
Generally, creditors can expect to have their claims satisfied after a timely filing of the proper form with the California probate court according to the following order of priority:
Expenses of administration Obligations secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien Funeral expenses Expenses of last illness Family allowance Wage claims General debts
For more specific information, look at California Probate Code Sections 11420-11429.
To challenge a creditor's claim, click on this link.
Need help with your claim in probate? Call a California lawyer. Call Mitchell A. Port at (310) 559-5259.
