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Orange County, California Probate Court

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Court Name Superior Court of California, County of Orange
Court Address
3390 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Contact Info Phone +1-657-622-7845     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://www.occourts.org/divisions/probate
Local Rules https://www.occourts.org/directory/local-rules
Court Forms https://www.occourts.org/forms
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Orange County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summary of Services A fiduciary administering an estate in Orange County usually must post a bond under California law, though the will or a written waiver from all beneficiaries can remove the requirement. The amount reflects personal property value plus estimated yearly income.
Court History Probate for Orange County is handled by the California Superior Court, frequently through a specialized probate division in larger counties. In Costa Mesa, Superior Court of California, County of Orange serves Orange County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Orange County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information If an estate in Orange County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Orange County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started.

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