| Court Name |
Modoc County Superior Court - Probate Division |
Court Address
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205 S E St Alturas, California 96101
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.modoc.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.modoc.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.modoc.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Modoc 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
California law calls for a probate bond in most Modoc 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 Modoc County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Probate matters for Modoc County are handled by Modoc County Superior Court - Probate Division in Alturas. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Modoc County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Modoc 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. |