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Request a Fine Reduction

- Effective July 5, 2023, you can request a fine reduction for your eligible infraction offense using the online MyCitations tool

Probate Rules & Forms

Rules & Forms

Court Forms For Probate Cases

Probate forms are available electronically through this website or in hard copy at the court locations listed below. 

Probate Forms Packets

Probate Conservatorship Packet (.zip) 15MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required to file a petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator or person, estate, or person and estate.

Temporary Conservatorship Packet (.zip) 3MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required for a temporary conservatorship, intended for urgent situations only.

Probate Guardianship Packet (.zip) 20MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required to file a a Guardianship of person, estate, or person and estate matter.

Temporary Guardianship Packet (.zip) 6MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required to request a temporary Guardianship, intended for urgent or emergency situations only.

Termination of Guardianship Packet (.zip) 4MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required to terminate a Guardianship.

Probate Packet - Decedent's Estate (.zip) 8MB
This packet contains the Judicial Council forms required to initiate a formal probate proceeding for a decedent's estate.

Probate Small Estate Affidavit Packet (.zip) 3MB
This packet contains forms for qualifying Small Estate Affidavits.

Judicial Council Probate Forms and Documents:

Click here to visit the Judicial Council's website.

Tip: On the Judicial Council's website, use the dropdown menu on the forms page to select the type of probate form you want, or to display all forms by name or number.

Hard copies of many probate forms are available at the Probate filing windows at the court locations listed below. Please understand that court clerks are forbidden by law to give legal advice. They cannot tell you which forms to use, how to fill out forms or what procedures you should follow. The Court's Self-Help Center may be able to provide you with additional information.  If you need more specific assistance, please consult with an attorney.

Probate Filing Location
Berkeley - BCH
Phone: (510) 647-4439

Court Rules For Probate Cases

Court rules are state and local procedures the Court requires parties to follow. Superior Courts typically have local rules in addition to the California Rules of Court.

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