Court Divisions - Probate & Guardianship The probate court hears matters concerning probated estates, including:

• appointment of personal representatives
• distribution of decedents' estates
• petitions concerning trust administration
• appointment of guardians and conservators
• review of accountings of guardians and conservators
• other matters that may arise under the probate code

The probate examiners are paralegals employed by the court to review all papers filed with the probate court. They check filings for compliance with the probate code, local court rules and the policies of the court. As a result of this review, the examiners may identify procedural deficiencies or other concerns that need to be further addressed before the court hears the matter. The written results of the examiners' review - the examiners' notes - are made available by the court on the court's website, usually the day before the hearing date. The notes for each matter on the calendar may be viewed by anyone with Internet access. (Those without Internet access may review the examiners' notes at the court.) If no problems were found, the case will be listed on the court's pre-grant list, also found at the same website. The attorneys meet with the probate examiners on the morning of the hearing for their matter to review or correct any procedural deficiencies that have been identified by the examiners.

• Probate Calendar
• Locations
• Forms
• Case Research / Case Status
• Filing Fees
• Fee Waivers
• Examiner's Notes

Probate Calendar

Matters will be regularly scheduled at the following locations. Changes may be made at the discretion of the presiding judge.

Berkeley, Dept. 201
Hayward cases are processed in Berkeley, Dept. 201
Fremont, Dept. 602
Pleasanton, Dept. 707

Site	Type of Hearing	Hearing Day	Time	Department
Berkeley	General Probate	Monday - Wednesday	9:30 a.m.	Dept. 201
	LPS Accountings, Public Guardian Conservatorship Accountings & Appointments, Public Administrator Petitions for Probate	Thursday	9:30 a.m.	Dept. 201
	Pro Per Guardianships	Third Thursday of Month	9:00 a.m.	Dept. 201
	General Probate (for Hayward cases)	Friday	9:30 a.m.	Dept. 201
	Conservatorships & Guardianships (for Hayward cases) (appointments only)	Friday	10:30 a.m.	Dept. 201
	Pro Per Guardianships (for Hayward cases)	Fourth Friday of Month	10:30 a.m.	Dept. 201
Fremont	General Probate	Click here to see the schedule	2:00 p.m.	Dept. 602
	Conservatorships & Guardianships (Appointments only)	Click here to see the schedule	1:30 p.m.	Dept. 602
Pleasanton	General Probate	First and Third Monday of Month	1:30 p.m.	Dept. 707

Probate, guardianship and conservatorship hearing dates are assigned whenthe papers are filed. You may request a specific date and, if possible, we willassign that date for your hearing.

Locations

Department 201 (click for directions)
2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94704

phone:

Calendar Clerk	647-4439
Pre-grants	647-4404
Courtroom	647-4447

* Note: Hayward cases are heard in Department 23 in Oakland

Department 602 (click for directions):
Fremont Hall of Justice
39439 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont, California 94538

Probate Clerk

818-7503

 

Department 707 (click for directions):
Gale - Schenone Hall of Justice
5672 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, California 94588

Probate Clerk

(925) 227-6700

 

Forms

Forms are available at the Probate window in the Courthouse at 1225 FallonStreet, Room 109 in Oakland. A "Handbook forConservators" is available for $20.00. Clerks are forbidden by law to givelegal advice. They cannot tell you which forms to use, how to fill out forms orwhat procedures you should follow. If you need assistance, consult with anattorney.

To view or download Judicial Council Formsclick here

Case Research and Case Status

Search requests are not taken over the phone. Information regarding aspecific case cannot be given over the phone. You may come into the office at1225 Fallon Street, Room 109, in Oakland or you may put your request forinformation in writing. There is a $15.00 per name charge for search requestsreceived by mail.

For more detailed information on this topic, call (510) 272-6799.

Filing Fees

Click here to go to Probate FeeSchedule

Fee Waivers

If you feel that you cannot afford to pay court fees, you may apply for afee waiver. You will be asked to provide information regarding your financialstatus, which will be reviewed by a judge. Fee waiver form packets areavailable at no cost at the probate window in Room 109 of the Courthouse. TheLegal Aid Society of Alameda County also may be able to provide legalassistance.

The phone number for the Oakland branch is (510) 451-9261.