| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego |
Court Address
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1100 Union St San Diego, California 92101
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-619-450-7676 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/probate2 |
| Local Rules |
All supporting documents for petitions must be filed promptly in accordance with local court rules. |
| Court Forms |
Judicial Council forms are available for purchase at the clerk’s office or can be downloaded online. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for San Diego 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 through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
California law calls for a probate bond in most San Diego 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 San Diego County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, located in San Diego, handles probate administration for San Diego County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for San Diego County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a San Diego 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. |