Santa Barbara County, California Probate Court

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Court Name	Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Court Address	1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, California 93101
Contact Info	Phone +1-805-882-4600 Fax - Email -
Court Website	https://www.countyofsb.org/877/Superior-Court
Local Rules	https://www.countyofsb.org/997/Probate-Conservatorship
Court Forms	https://www.countyofsb.org/Forms
Court Fees	Filing fees for Santa Barbara 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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Summary of Services	California law calls for a probate bond in most Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara County hears estate and conservatorship cases. Probate matters for Santa Barbara County are handled by Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Barbara. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Santa Barbara County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Santa Barbara 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.

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