INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA PETITION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSION TO REAL PROPERTY (ESTATES OF $150,000 OR LESS) (Form DE-310)

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for a determination of succession to real estate in California probate courses. The document can only be filed as long as the value of the estate is not in excess of $150,000. This form can be found on the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of your attorney, their state bar number, and their address and telephone number. If you are not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either case, providing a fax number or email address is optional.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the name of the decedent.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 4: In the fourth blank box, enter the case number.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 5: Check the box where indicated if this petition also concerns personal property.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 6: In the fifth blank box, enter the hearing date.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 7: In the sixth blank box, enter the hearing time.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 8: In the seventh blank box, enter the hearing department.

California Petition To Determine Succession To Real Property (Estates Of $150,000 Or Less) DE-310 Step 9: On line 1, enter your name and check the box where indicated if your request includes personal property. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.