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Probate

 
The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent's estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust cases and other miscellaneous protective proceedings. 
 

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse

Court Location/Hours
All probate matters are heard in Department 129, at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse, every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
 

Children's Waiting Room
 
General Information
 

Decedents' Estates

 
Conservatorships
A conservatorship is a court proceeding to appoint someone to manage financial affairs and/or the personal care of one who is either physically or mentally unable to handle those affairs.

 

Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS) Conservatorship
A confidential court proceeding to appoint someone to manage financial affairs and personal care of one who is gravely disabled or mentally unable to handle those affairs.

Guardianships
A guardianship is a court process by which a person other than a parent is given custody of a child(ren) or when a parent or other person is given authority over a child(ren)'s property.
 
Mediation
A list of Probate Mediators.
 
Probate Counsel Panel
A Probate Counsel Panel List.
 
View Probate Case Information
 
About Probate Calendar Notes
Description of a court process to review all petitions and orders for content and legal requirements before they are acted upon by the court.
 
Getting Assistance
Voluntary Legal Service Program of Northern California
 

Forms

 

Fees

 
CCMS Filing Types
A list of filing types used in the California Court Case Management System (CCMS).