You may need to complete an Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Probate (DE-305). The affidavit may be filed six months after death in the county of residence. If the decedent was a non-resident of California, the affidavit may be filed in the county where the property is located. This is filed with the Court; however, there is no hearing set. Please refer to the current version of the Court’s Fee Schedule to determine the filing fee.