Probate Laws
The complete set of laws that control wills, estates, and probate in the State of California
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/.html/prob_table_of_contents.html
Uniform Probate Code
The Uniform Probate Code was drafted to form a cohesive set of probate laws across the states. Only 18 states have adopted the Uniform Probate Code. Although California is not one of those states, it has adopted various provisions and could be helpful for property located outside of California
http://www.uniformlaws.org/shared/docs/probate%20code/2014_UPC_Final_apr23.pdf
Timeline of Probate Process in California
A clear timeline of the probate process in California.
http://www.scscourt.org/self_help/probate/property/process.shtml
Los Angeles Probate Court
http://www.lacourt.org/division/probate/probate.aspx