| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus |
Court Address
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801 - 10th St, Fourth Floor Modesto, California 95354
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-209-525-4413 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Stanislaus 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 |
Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In California, a personal representative serving an estate in Stanislaus County is generally required to post a bond unless the will waives it or all beneficiaries waive it in writing. California sets the bond at the value of the estate personal property plus the estimated annual income from real and personal property. |
| Court History |
In California, the Superior Court handles probate. Estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for Stanislaus County are administered through its probate department. Probate matters for Stanislaus County are handled by Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus in Modesto. Case information for Stanislaus County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Stanislaus 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. |