| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Yolo |
Court Address
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1000 Main St Woodland, California 95695
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-530-406-6704 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil/probate |
| Local Rules |
All supporting documents for petitions must be filed promptly in accordance with local court rules. |
| Court Forms |
Form packets, containing related forms, are available for purchase at the Public Service Windows at Yolo Superior Court. A limited number of these packets are available for download. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Yolo 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 |
A fiduciary administering an estate in Yolo 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 Yolo County is handled by the California Superior Court, frequently through a specialized probate division in larger counties. Probate matters for Yolo County are handled by Superior Court of California, County of Yolo in Woodland. Case information for Yolo County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Yolo 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. |