About
Probate
Guardianships of minors and adoptions are filed and heard in the following districts:
The Probate Department of the Court handles decedents’ estates, trusts and conservatorships. These matters are filed and heard in the Redlands District only.
A pilot program is underway to provide appearance by web-based videoconferencing on Probate matters in the Redlands District. Please contact the District at (909) 888-4260 for details. Video appearance can be requested using this form.
Refer to the fee schedule for filing fees.
The Probate Attorneys review all petitions and orders for content and legal requirements before they are acted upon by the Court. The Probate Attorneys publish probate notes itemizing any legal deficiencies and making recommended rulings on each case. Probate notes are ordinarily available 2 days prior to the hearing on this web page.
The
Court Investigator’s office interviews individuals
who are the subject of conservatorship petitions to determine
whether they understand the proceeding or have objections.
After appointment of a conservator, the Court Investigator
periodically interviews both the conservator and the conservatee
and reports to the Court concerning the well-being of the
conservatee and whether the conservatee’s estate is
being properly cared for. The Court Investigator also interviews
the parties in contested guardianship proceedings and makes
written recommendations to the Court.
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Petitions
Petitions
are set for hearing at the time of filing. Hearing dates
are not reserved ahead of time. There is a filing fee
unless an application for a fee waiver is granted by the
Court.
Conservatorship petitions must be accompanied by a filing
fee and the initial Court Investigator’s fee unless the petitioner qualifies for a fee waiver.
Refer to the fee schedule for filing fees. Judicial Council forms for probate, conservatorships and guardianships
can be purchased from the clerk’s office. Please submit
an original and two copies of all forms to the Clerk at the
time the case is first filed.
Parties
and their counsel are expected to appear at all scheduled
hearings unless the Probate Attorney’s notes indicate
that the petition is "RFA" (recommended for approval).
The original and one copy of a proposed order must be submitted
with all petitions, together with a self-addressed, return
envelope.
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Ex
Parte Petitions
Each Court has separate policies regarding ex parte petitions.
Parties and counsel should contact the Probate Clerk in each
Court for instructions. A hearing fee may be due. Refer to the fee schedule for filing fees. 24-hour
telephonic notice must be given to those entitled thereto,
unless the Court dispenses with notice for good cause. Proof
of service of telephonic notice must be made at the ex parte
hearing.
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Motions
Consult with the Probate
clerk in each Court for information regarding days, times
and departments. Refer to the fee schedule for filing fees.
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