California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
What are property taxes in the period after death?
Short answer
Property taxes continue to accrue against the estate. Unpaid property taxes become a lien on the property. The executor or trustee is responsible for paying property taxes from estate funds. California also has a senior exemption program — notify the county assessor…
What this usually means
Property taxes continue to accrue against the estate. Unpaid property taxes become a lien on the property. The executor or trustee is responsible for paying property taxes from estate funds. California also has a senior exemption program — notify the county assessor if that exemption should be removed.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.