What free legal resources are available in California after a death?

What this usually means

California court self-help centers at every Superior Court — free legal information (not advice) on probate, small estates, and property transfer. Legal Aid organizations throughout California provide free legal help to low-income households. The California State Bar referral service can connect you with attorneys who offer free initial consultations. Law school clinics at UC schools provide supervised legal assistance.

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.

Related questions

• What is undue influence and why does it matter in estate disputes?
• What if I think someone manipulated the will or trust before death?
• What are my rights if I was left out of the will?
• What is a no-contest clause in a will or trust?
• What if the executor is mismanaging the estate?