| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Nevada |
Court Address
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201 Church St Nevada City, California 95959
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-530-362-4309 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/rules-of-court |
| Court Forms |
https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Nevada 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 - 3:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
California law calls for a probate bond in most Nevada 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 Nevada County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Probate matters for Nevada County are handled by Superior Court of California, County of Nevada in Nevada City. Case information for Nevada County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Nevada 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. |