California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
What is a probate referee in California?
Short answer
A court-appointed appraiser who values estate property for probate purposes. The referee's fee is set by law at 0.1% of the appraised value. Their report is filed with the court and used to establish the estate inventory value.
What this usually means
A court-appointed appraiser who values estate property for probate purposes. The referee's fee is set by law at 0.1% of the appraised value. Their report is filed with the court and used to establish the estate inventory value.
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