Legal and Financial Protection
What is a fraudulent conveyance?
Short answer
A transfer of assets made to avoid creditors — for example, transferring property to a family member shortly before death to hide it from the estate. Creditors and the probate court can reverse fraudulent conveyances. If you received a transfer from someone…
What this usually means
A transfer of assets made to avoid creditors — for example, transferring property to a family member shortly before death to hide it from the estate. Creditors and the probate court can reverse fraudulent conveyances. If you received a transfer from someone shortly before their death, consult an attorney about whether it could be challenged.
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.