| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial |
Court Address
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939 W Main St El Centro, California -
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.imperial.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.imperial.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.imperial.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Imperial County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
- |
| Summary of Services |
In California, a personal representative serving an estate in Imperial County is generally required to post a bond unless the will waives it or all beneficiaries waive it in writing. California sets the bond at the value of the estate personal property plus the estimated annual income from real and personal property. |
| Court History |
In California, the Superior Court handles probate. Estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for Imperial County are administered through its probate department. Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, located in El Centro, handles probate administration for Imperial County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Imperial County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Imperial County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |