California does not use one universal small-estate limit. The correct answer depends on which probate shortcut you are using, the decedent’s date of death, and which assets the law excludes from the calculation.
Can you transfer a house with a small estate affidavit in California? | Bakersfield probate lawyer
A California house does not usually pass through the ordinary small estate affidavit used for personal property. Some homes may qualify for a different probate shortcut, but using the wrong one can create title problems and delay the estate.