| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Fresno |
Court Address
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1130 O St, 3rd Floor Fresno, California 93721-2220
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-559-457-1888 Fax +1-559-457-1835 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
The court operates under local rules, including provisions for remote appearances and other procedural guidelines. |
| Court Forms |
Available forms can be found on the court's official website, particularly in the Probate section. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Fresno County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Courthouse: 8 AM - 5 PM; Probate Clerk’s Office: Monday - Thursday: 8 AM - 3 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
California law calls for a probate bond in most Fresno County estates unless it is waived. The bond is calculated from the value of the personal property and the estimated income the estate will produce during administration. |
| Court History |
California uses the Superior Court for probate rather than a separate court. The Superior Court serving Fresno County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Probate matters for Fresno County are handled by Superior Court of California, County of Fresno in Fresno. Case information for Fresno County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Fresno County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |