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The e-filing notice (filings for a court date within the next 30 days submitted in person; no calls on pending e-filings); the Probate Department in Lodi, Department L2, 315 W. Elm Street, from Monday, February 3, 2025 (the Zoom link unchanged; hearing notices to show the location); the division's work (examiners, court investigators, creditors' claims); proposed orders - with the PDF proposed order filed through e-filing (EFS-020), an editable word-processing version emailed to the court under CRC 3.1312(c); the drop box - documents placed after 4:00 PM or on a court holiday deemed filed the next court business day under CRC 2.210; and the clerk's office, phone and drop box hours and the probate inquiry form.
California > Third Appellate District > San Joaquin County > Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin
Probate Probate e-filing notice We are experiencing a significant backlog of Probate e-filing. If your case has a court date within the next 30 days, please submit your filing in person to avoid delays. To the extent possible, please do not call or submit inquiries regarding pending e-filings. Instead, check your account for conformed copies or visit the court’s website. Notice regarding probate hearing location Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, the Probate Department will move to Lodi, Department L2. Physical and mailing address: 315 W. Elm Street Lodi, CA 95240 The Zoom link for probate hearings will remain the same. Please ensure that all hearing notices reflect the correct location. The Probate Division handles decedents’ estates, guardianships of minors, and conservatorships of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources. Probate Examiners review all documents for legal sufficiency before matters are heard by the Court, reducing judicial time required at hearings. The division also reviews attorney-prepared orders, sets calendars, and processes creditors’ claims. Court Investigators interview individuals subject to conservatorship petitions to determine understanding and objections. Follow-up investigations occur periodically to ensure proper care. Court Investigators or Child Protective Services also investigate guardianships of minors. The Court Investigator may be reached at (209) 992-5696. Probate resources How to use the eCourt system. Filing fees Newspapers for publication (PDF) Local rules for probate Probate forms Remote appearance information Ex parte procedures (PDF) Types of probate cases Probate of wills, trusts, and estates — Court-supervised distribution of assets and payment of debts after death. Conservatorship — Appointment of a conservator when a person cannot manage personal or financial affairs. Guardianship — Court appointment of custody or property control for a minor. Probate Proposed Orders For Probate cases, in addition to submitting a PDF version of a proposed order with EFS-020 through e-filing, an editable word-processing version must be submitted to comply with CRC 3.1312(c). Email the editable version to probateorders@sjcourts.org. E-Filing Use the court’s e-filing system Clerk’s Office Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Online Support Contact Us Search or View Cases How to use the eCourt system. Contact Information Physical Address 315 W Elm Street Lodi, CA 95240 Mailing Address Superior Court of California – San Joaquin Probate 315 W Elm Street Lodi, CA 95240 Phone (209) 992-5696 Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Dropbox Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Documents placed in the dropbox after 4:00 PM or on a court holiday will be deemed filed the next court business day pursuant to CRC 2.210. Dropbox Guidelines (English, PDF) Dropbox Guidelines (Español, PDF) Counter Filing Guidelines Counter Filing Guidelines (English, PDF) Counter Filing Guidelines (Español, PDF) Probate Inquiries Submit a Probate Inquiry
Probate Probate e-filing notice We are experiencing a significant backlog of Probate e-filing. If your case has a court date within the next 30 days, please submit your filing in person to avoid delays. To the extent possible, please do not call or submit inquiries regarding pending e-filings. Instead, check your account for conformed copies or visit the court’s website. Notice regarding probate h
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