California probate by county

Probate is filed in the county where the decedent lived. Each Californiacounty publishes its own local rules, filing fees, and clerk procedures on top of state law. Below are the counties we’ve published guidance for so far.

• Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles Superior Court — Probate Division
• San Diego CountySan Diego Superior Court — Probate Division
• San Francisco CountySan Francisco Superior Court — Probate Department

More California counties are coming online. Email us at editorial@executorhome.comif you’d like us to prioritize a specific county.