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July 6, 2026
Guide to Probate Appraisals in California & DE-160/DE-161
Probate appraisals in California require a defensible, date-of-death valuation of household contents and personal property, split between the personal representative and a court-appointed probate referee. This guide walks through the DE-160/DE-161 process, the filing deadlines, and what a room-by-room appraisal needs to hold up in court.
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