| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Marin |
Court Address
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3501 Civic Center Dr, Room 113 San Rafael, California 94903
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-415-444-7040 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.marin.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.marin.courts.ca.gov/local-rules |
| Court Forms |
https://www.marin.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Marin 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 |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Marin County typically involves posting a bond in California. The court sets the amount based on personal property plus anticipated annual income, unless the will or the beneficiaries waive it. |
| Court History |
The Superior Court is California's court of general jurisdiction and administers probate for Marin County, including estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Superior Court of California, County of Marin, located in San Rafael, handles probate administration for Marin County. Case information for Marin County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Marin 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. |