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California's Probate Code governs wills, trusts, and estate administration. The state has relatively high thresholds for simplified probate procedures and does not impose a state estate tax.

Living trusts are especially popular in California as a way to avoid the often lengthy and expensive probate process. The state also recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills under certain conditions.