| Court Name |
Madera Superior Court |
Court Address
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200 S "G" St Madera, California 93637
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-559-416-5525 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.madera.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate-court |
| Local Rules |
Local procedures for probate cases can be found in the department or via website resources. |
| Court Forms |
Forms typically used in this department can be found on the California Courts website. |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Madera County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Normal window hours are 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with peak hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. |
| Summary of Services |
California law calls for a probate bond in most Madera 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 Madera County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Probate matters for Madera County are handled by Madera Superior Court in Madera. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Madera County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Madera County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |