Cal. PROB § 7260

As used in this article, “transaction” means a transaction affecting title to property in the estate, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) In the case of real property, a conveyance (including a sale, option, or order confirming a sale or option), a lease, the creation of a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien or encumbrance, the setting apart of a probate homestead, or the distribution of property. (b) In the case of personal property, a transfer of the property or the creation of a security interest or other lien on the property.