Public Administrator

The Public Administrator may handle the estates of those who die in Yolo County without next of kin in California, without a will, when the family is unable to act, or when ordered by the Court.

The Public Administrator’s duties include:

Searching for the decedent’s family
Protecting decedent’s property from waste, loss, or theft
Making appropriate arrangements for burial
Conducting investigations to discover all decedent estate assets
Paying the decedent’s bills and taxes
Locating persons entitled to inherit from the decedent estate and ensuring that these persons receive their inheritance

The Public Administrator also provides burial/cremation services for indigent decedents who are residents of Yolo County.

Indigent Referral Form (For hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or community agencies.)

Indigent Application – English or Indigent Application – Spanish (For family members.)

For information on how to obtain a death certificate please visit the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder website here: Yolo County Recorder