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The changes in probate practice effective December 12, 2022 (temporary guardianships and conservatorships on 5 days' noticed hearings under Probate Code sections 2250-2258; ex parte criteria strictly interpreted); the Probate Court Investigator's and probate ex parte e-mail addresses.
California > First Appellate District > San Mateo County > Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent's estate, conservatorship, guardianship, trust, elder abuse cases and other miscellaneous proceedings. Conservator Classes This class is for persons who have already been appointed as a conservator. Registrants must be conservators and will not be admitted to the class without a case number, which you will be asked to provide at the time of registration. Please click “How to Become a Conservator” for more information on the appointment process. Conservator of Person You are invited to a ZoomGov meeting. When: December 3, 2026 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://sanmateocourt.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/77qtrUX4QyuYltTKvk8wzw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Conservator of Estate You are invited to a ZoomGov meeting. When: December 3, 2026 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://sanmateocourt.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/wTc2l7cyRK6lGQLu-L14Dg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Information Education Class / Clase de Educacion de Tutelas de Adultos NOTICE: Changes in the Practices of the Probate Court Effective December 12, 2022 For a number of years in San Mateo, temporary guardianships and temporary conservatorships have been primarily heard on the ex parte calendar. However, given the recent clear intention of the legislation to ensure that conservatorships are not unnecessarily granted, the Court has been reevaluating this practice. In order to be in line with the intention of the legislature and Probate Code 2250-2258, please take note of the following changes in the practices of the Probate Court. Temporary Guardianships Requests for temporary guardianships should be filed with the court and then served upon the relevant parties at least 5 days prior to the hearing on the temporary guardianship. Parties should request a hearing date which will allow appropriate service. Temporary guardianship granted at a noticed hearing will not need to be set for a 30 day review. Temporary Conservatorships Requests for temporary conservatorships should be filed with the court and then served upon the relevant parties at least 5 days prior to the hearing on the temporary conservatorship. Parties should request a hearing date which will allow appropriate service. Ex Parte Guardianships and Conservatorships The Court will be strictly interpreting ex parte criteria for temporary guardianship and conservatorships. Counsel is advised to ensure that all ex parte requirements are met prior to filing an ex parte request for a temporary guardianship or conservatorship. In compliance with the Probate Code and California Code of Civil Procedure, any request which the court feels may be appropriately heard at a 5-day noticed hearing will be denied if presented as an ex parte. These changes will be effective December 12, 2022. NOTICE: Probate Court Investigator's Office The Probate Court Investigator's office can be contacted by emailing PCI@sanmateocourt.org. For other Ex Parte matters, please use probate@sanmateocourt.org. Looking for case information? START HERE! You might be able to find or review info regarding a case online San Mateo County Superior Court Records Index E-Filing: More Information on E-Filing Check out Self-Prep and File How Do I . . . 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Clerk's Office: Hall of Justice 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 [Directions] Phone Number and Phone Hours: (650) 261-5100 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office Hours (except Court Holidays): BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To Schedule an Appointment Email: If you have questions specific to your case, you may click here to email the clerk's office. Probate ADR Program Many probate disputes can be resolved using appropriate dispute resolution or "ADR." Visit our Probate ADR Program for more information. Quick Links Probate Tentative Rulings Probate Tentative Rulings Zoom Hearing Credentials Zoom Hearing Credentials Forms, Filings and Rules Civil Fees Local Forms Local Rules Court Locations Court Judicial District and Geographical Areas Children's Waiting Room Read About Court Locations Probate Department Judge Probate Courtroom and Clerk’s Office Southern Branch: 400 County Center, Redwood City Probate Supervising Judge Lisa A. 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The Probate Court is responsible for handling decedent's estate, conservatorship, guardianship, trust, elder abuse cases and other miscellaneous proceedings. Conservator Classes This class is for persons who have already been appointed as a conservator. Registrants must be conservators and will not be admitted to the class without a case number, which you will be asked to provide at the time of re
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