| Court Name |
Tuolumne County Superior Court, Probate Division |
Court Address
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12855 Justice Center Dr Sonora, California 95370
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-209-533-5555 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.tuolumne.courts.ca.gov/self-help/probate-conservatorship |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Tuolumne County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In California, a personal representative serving an estate in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County are administered through its probate department. Tuolumne County Superior Court, Probate Division, located in Sonora, handles probate administration for Tuolumne County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Tuolumne County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Tuolumne County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |