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Local Probate Court — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate court hears cases related to personal and financial affairs of adults and children.
Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Probate forms are available electronically through this website or in hard copy at the court locations listed below.
Superior Court for Contra Costa County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is when the court supervises the distribution of a person’s assets and payment of the person’s debts after their death. For information relating to wills, trusts and estates please call (925) 608-2613.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The purpose of the Probate Examiner/Research Attorney is to review all documents related to decedent’s estates, conservatorship, and guardianship cases for procedural correctness before they are acted on by the court at the hearing. The Probate Examiner cannot give legal advice or provide advisory opinions.
Marin electronic filing: represented parties, listed case types and explicit local-rule exceptions; consent affects self-represented parties. Personal-service requirements remain.
As authorized by Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(d) and CRC 2.253(b)(1)(A), and subject only to the exceptions in Local Rules 1.51(B)(2), 1.51(B)(3), and 1.51(B)(4), all parties represented by attorneys in all civil cases (including Family, Juvenile Dependency, and Probate cases), all Appellate Division cases, all misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, and all juvenile cases as permitted by law must file and serve documents electronically, except when personal service is required by statute or rule. Attorneys who are subject to this rule, and self-represented parties who have consented to electronic filing and service, may not object to electronic service.
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Local Probate electronic filing information — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The court accepts electronic filings in Civil, Family, Probate, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Dependency cases. Click on the button below to get started.
Local Probate electronic filing information — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
It is the sole responsibility of the filer to ensure that all documents containing social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and other sensitive information, are properly redacted prior to electronically filing to the court. The Court cannot redact documents that are filed electronically.
Superior Court for San Francisco County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Superior Court for San Mateo County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
This class is for persons who have already been appointed as a conservator. Registrants must be conservators and will not be admitted to the class without a case number, which you will be asked to provide at the time of registration. Please click “How to Become a Conservator” for more information on the appointment process.
Superior Court for Santa Clara County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Division of Superior Court (located at the Downtown Superior Courthouse) handles a wide range of issues involving adults and children. The following is a list of matters heard in the Probate area of our Court. Clicking on the links below will take you to other pages of this website, the California Court's website, or outside agency.
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Local Probate & Conservatorship/Guardianship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Department of the Court handles decedents’ estates, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships. The Probate Department also hears petitions to establish the fact of birth, death, marriage as well other miscellaneous probate petitions.
Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Effective, January 2, 2025, and per Solano Court Local Rule 20, e-filing is mandatory for attorneys in civil, family, and probate cases. Self-represented parties and non-parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing and service requirements but are encouraged to participate. All documents shall be filed and served electronically, except when personal service is required by statue or rule and excluding ex-parte applications.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
In Guardianship and Conservatorship cases, before the judge makes a decision, the court appoints someone to investigate.
Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Pursuant to Local Rules 17.22 et seq. effective January 1, 2023, all represented parties, and other represented persons, are required to electronically file documents for the following Case Types/Categories: 1. All Civil Matters; 2. All Probate Matters; 3. All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters).” Note that “Self-represented parties, or other self-represented persons, are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements….” Note that fees associated with e-filing are waived for individuals who have a demonstrated inability to pay court fees.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Division handles matters of Estates, Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships, and other miscellaneous protective proceedings.
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Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
A packet of forms can be found on the Amador Court Website under the Probate tab.
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Superior Court for Calaveras County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate Court Services is a specialized unit that handles investigations related to conservatorships, emancipation of a minor, freedom from parental control. guardianships, marriage permission for minors, and stepparent adoptions.
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Local Probate court information; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
Probate court primarily handles matters such as wills, estates, trust cases, conservatorships and guardianships, as well as the commitment of mentally ill persons to institutions designed to help them. In addition, the court may also deal with similar situations involving minors.
Probate court primarily handles matters such as wills, estates, trust cases, conservatorships and guardianships, as well as the commitment of mentally ill persons to institutions designed to help them. In addition, the court may also deal with similar situations involving minors.
Superior Court for Del Norte County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate forms and filing information; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
Forms may be either purchased in the civil division clerk's office or obtained on-line from the Judicial Council website. By law, the clerks can not provide legal advice, including which forms to use.
Forms may be either purchased in the civil division clerk's office or obtained on-line from the Judicial Council website. By law, the clerks can not provide legal advice, including which forms to use.
Superior Court for El Dorado County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust cases and other miscellaneous protective proceedings.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
When a petition is filed in the Probate Court, the Probate Clerk will assign a hearing date. The petitioner must give notice of the hearing to all parties interested in the probate matter.
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Local Probate self-help referral through the Civil Self-Help page — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
For information on other civil case types including Wills, Estates and Probate visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/8865.htm
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Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Fee Waiver Request-Guardianship/Conservatorship This is a standalone fee waiver request for guardianship and conservatorship matters, and can be used when a guardian or conservator represents a ward or conservatee in a civil matter.
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Local Probate and Conservatorship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
A conservatorship can be set up after a judge decides that an adult person (called the "conservatee") can't take care of themselves or their finances. Then the judge chooses another person or organization (called the "conservator") to be in charge of the conservatee's care or finances, or both.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate Examiners are employed by the court to review all papers filed with the probate court. They check filings for compliance with the probate code, local court rules, and the policies of the court. As a result of this review, the Probate Examiner may identify procedural deficiencies or other concerns that need to be further addressed before the court hears the matter. This reduces the judicial time required to hear probate cases.
Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
This is for Probate matters only. If you are appearing remotely please go to Remote Court Hearings and under the section Juvenile Justice Center, select J1-Probate. Please arrive to the remote hearing 30 minutes early.
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Local Probate routing through Civil Division; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
The civil division assists court customers in the civil law matters which include civil litigation (unlimited & limited), juvenile, probate and landlord/tenant matters.
The civil division assists court customers in the civil law matters which include civil litigation (unlimited & limited), juvenile, probate and landlord/tenant matters.
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Probate, guardianship, family law, eminent domain, equity, real property, domestic violence, civil cases with jurisdiction over $35,000, civil cases with jurisdiction of $35,000 and under, juvenile delinquency and dependency, mental health, criminal felony cases, appeals, and habeas corpus.
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Superior Court for Los Angeles County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
The Probate Division handles guardianship, decedents’ estates, trusts and conservatorships. Probate Court also hears petitions to establish fact of birth, death and marriage as well as Compromise petitions.
The Probate Division handles guardianship, decedents’ estates, trusts and conservatorships. Probate Court also hears petitions to establish fact of birth, death and marriage as well as Compromise petitions.
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Local Probate Pro Bono Settlement Program; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
The Pro Bono Probate Settlement Program provides parties with an opportunity to resolve cases in matters of probate, trust, estates, guardianship, or conservatorship. Attorneys who are experienced practitioners in Probate Court matters serve as volunteer settlement officers through the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Program participation is by court referral only and may be requested by one or more of the parties. Settlement conferences are held virtually and there is no charge to the litigants.
The Pro Bono Probate Settlement Program provides parties with an opportunity to resolve cases in matters of probate, trust, estates, guardianship, or conservatorship. Attorneys who are experienced practitioners in Probate Court matters serve as volunteer settlement officers through the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Program participation is by court referral only and may be requested by one or more of the parties. Settlement conferences are held virtually and there is no charge to the litigants.
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Local Probate electronic filing information; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
eFiling is available for attorneys and for self-represented litigants in Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims case types. You can eFile documents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
eFiling is available for attorneys and for self-represented litigants in Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims case types. You can eFile documents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
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Local Probate and Conservatorship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
A conservatorship can be set up after a judge decides that an adult person (called the "conservatee") can't take care of themselves or their finances. Then the judge chooses another person or organization (called the "conservator") to be in charge of the conservatee's care or finances, or both.
Superior Court for Mendocino County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Pleadings filed in these matters may be filed with the Civil Division of the Superior Court located at:
Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
To complete the California Guardianship and Conservatorship Fee Waiver Petition, click the following link: Guardianship and Conservatorship - Fee Waiver. Complete the form online. At the end of the form, your form will be prepared for you. Print out your form, sign it, and then file it with the Court.
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Local Probate Court — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court procedure that transfers the legal ownership of people's property after they die. The department in superior court that handles probate matters often is called probate court.
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Local Probate & Conservatorship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Any adult who lacks the capacity or is unable to take care of his or her own needs for food, shelter, or medical care or is unable to substantially manage their personal finances and is subject to undue influence may be in need of the protection of a conservatorship.
Local Probate & Conservatorship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Conservators are usually family members or close friends. If there is no one close to the conservatee who is able to act on his or her behalf, the Public Guardian may be appointed.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court-supervised process by which your assets are distributed and debts are paid after your death.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the legal process that you must follow to transfer or inherit property after the person who owned the property has passed away.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate primarily involves decedents' estates, trusts, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources. These matters are filed and heard in the Placer County Superior Court’s Civil Division only.
Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court process of administering the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims and distributing the deceased person's property under a will. A probate matter interprets the instructions of the deceased, decides the executor as the personal representative of the estate and adjudicates the interests of heirs and other parties who may have claims against the estate. A probate trust matter involves the administration of the legal entities that hold property for another.
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Superior Court for Riverside County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
Probate court laws protect the interests of individuals involved in probate court matters. These include the administration of an estate after someone dies, and the protection of the rights of minors or mentally incapacitated individuals.
Probate court laws protect the interests of individuals involved in probate court matters. These include the administration of an estate after someone dies, and the protection of the rights of minors or mentally incapacitated individuals.
Superior Court for Sacramento County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Court; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
The Probate Court handles decedents’ estates, trusts, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship for those unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources. Adoption cases are handled by the Probate Court.
The Probate Court handles decedents’ estates, trusts, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship for those unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources. Adoption cases are handled by the Probate Court.
Superior Court for San Benito County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
A conservatorship can be set up after a judge decides that an adult person (called the "conservatee") can't take care of themselves or their finances. Then the judge chooses another person or organization (called the "conservator") to be in charge of the conservatee's care or finances, or both.
Superior Court for San Bernardino County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Conservatorship is a legal proceeding in which the court evaluates the vulnerability of an adult who may be unable to take care of his or her own: needs for shelter, food, medical care, manage personal finances, or may be subject to undue influence.
Superior Court for San Diego County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Superior Court for San Joaquin County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Superior Court for San Luis Obispo County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court-supervised process for identifying and gathering a decedent’s assets, paying taxes, debts, and expenses and distributing the balance to beneficiaries.
Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
A conservatorship is a court proceeding where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization to care for another adult who cannot care for him/herself or his/her finances.
Superior Court for Santa Barbara County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Northern Santa Barbara County Probate Facilitator: conservatorship or guardianship of the PERSON only, not estates. The facilitator does not represent litigants.
In matters involving cases of Conservatorship of the Person only, or Guardianship of the Person only (not of the estate) in northern Santa Barbara County, the Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act grant program makes available the services of a Probate Facilitator at no cost to the parties. The Probate Facilitator is a licensed attorney who assists self-represented litigants in such cases with Petitions, Objections, Terminations, Visitation, Successors, Fee Waivers, Notice and Service, Annual Status Reports and more. The Probate Facilitator does not represent anyone in court.
Superior Court for Santa Cruz County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Conservatorship information through the probate division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
A conservatorship is a legal proceeding in which an adult "conservator," or caretaker, is appointed by a judge to manage the affairs and to care for another adult "conservatee" whom the judge determines is unable to perform these tasks for themselves. There are two types of conservatorships: 1) a conservatorship of the person, and 2) a conservatorship of the estate. Conservators of the person ensure that the conservatee is properly fed, clothed, and housed. Conservators of the estate are responsible for managing the conservatee’s money and other property. It is possible for a conservator to be either of the person, of the estate, or both.
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Local Probate & Conservatorship — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust cases and other miscellaneous protective proceedings.
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Local Probate information through Civil Division; this statement does not establish a complete filing workflow
The civil division assists court customers in the civil law matters which include civil litigation (unlimited & limited), juvenile, probate and landlord/tenant matters.
The civil division assists court customers in the civil law matters which include civil litigation (unlimited & limited), juvenile, probate and landlord/tenant matters.
Superior Court for Stanislaus County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Examiner reviews all probate matters currently set for hearing, including decedent's estates, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships as well as all ex parte applications in probate matters. The Probate Examiner makes recommendations to the judicial officer and posts probate notes on the Court's website which can be accessed by any member of the general public. As corrections are filed, the calendar is updated and the appropriate recommendations are made for the Court's consideration. Correspondence for the Probate Examiner may be sent through the clerk's office on the 4th floor or probate.examiner@stanct.org
Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
There are several types of probate proceedings that may be carried out by the Court on small and large estates. Please consult an attorney, paralegal or do some research at your local law library before filing.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court process of administering the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims and distributing the deceased person's property under a will. A probate matter interprets the instructions of the deceased, decides the executor as the personal representative of the estate and adjudicates the interests of heirs and other parties who may have claims against the estate.
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Local Probate court — conservatorship and guardianship information — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
In California, conservatorships are set up for care of adults, and guardianships are set up for care of minors. This section covers Conservatorships and Guardianships only:
Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Guardianship forms are available in the Civil Clerk's Office. Required forms may include both Judicial Council forms and local forms. Judicial Council forms may be downloaded from the Court's web site through the SHARP (Self Help Assistance and Referral Program) link or by accessing the Judicial Council Forms.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
The Probate Court handles decedents' estates, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources.
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Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
Petitions are set for hearing at the time of filing. There is a filing fee, unless an application for waiver is granted by the court. Conservatorship petitions must be accompanied by a filing fee and the initial court investigator's fee, unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver. Refer to the fee schedule for filing fees. Judicial Council forms for probate, conservatorships and guardianships can be purchased from the clerk's office. Please submit an original and two copies of all forms to the clerk at the time the case is first filed.
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Local Probate notes and hearing preparation information — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are still expected to appear for the hearings unless the Probate Note specifies otherwise. These notes are intended to alert parties to procedural or substantive deficiencies the Court wishes to discuss at the hearing. Parties are expected to review these notes in advance of the hearing. If the deficiencies are not timely explained/cleared, the Court may continue the hearing, place the matter off calendar, deny the matter without prejudice, or take other action it deems necessary. Unless indicated otherwise, all parties and counsel may appear remotely via Zoom using the Zoom Hearing Link.
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Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Probate is the court-supervised process for identifying and gathering a decedent’s assets, paying taxes, debts, and expenses and distributing the balance to beneficiaries.
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All documents filed in civil, probate, and family law cases shall be filed and served electronically, except when personal service is required by statute or rule, and excluding ex parte applications (January 1, 2021)
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Local Probate Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Guardianship is a court process by which a person other than a parent is given custody of a child.
Shared California Courts self-help guidance, available for all 58 California county court contexts; local procedures and individual circumstances vary.
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Service area: California statewide self-help information; this is one shared guide, not a separate local provider in each county. Area details & sources
Shared statewide guidance; local procedures, case types and exceptions may differ
Get basic information and links to sample legal documents (like a will or a power of attorney) to have a plan if you or someone you love becomes sick or dies.