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San Mateo County Superior Court — Petition Documents (Probate)

High confidence· verified October 8, 2026Divisional InstructionsPetition Documents (Probate), Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo; the court's web page https://sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate/petition-documents, fetched 2026-10-08.

Summary

Decedent's estates: the petition and notice; an original will lodged before the hearing; the Order for Probate and copies submitted at least 7 days before the hearing; publication within 30 days of filing (PR-13); the forms required before letters issue (PR-5, bond if ordered); other probate case types (PR-8).

Applies to

California > First Appellate District > San Mateo County > Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

Requirement

Documents Required When Filing the Petitions Below: Initial Decedent's Estate Petition for Probate Notice of Petition to Administer Estate If there is a Will, the Original must be Lodged with the Court prior to the hearing date. Please submit the Order for Probate and copies at least 7 days prior to the hearing date, along with a self-stamped addressed envelope if you want a copy of your Order sent to you. In order to comply with Probate Sections you must publish with in 30 days of the file date as outlined on Form PR-13. Prior to Issuance of Letters The following forms are required prior to the issuance of Letters: Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative Confidential Statement of Birth Date & Driver's License Number Request for Appointment of California Probate Referee (local form PR-5) Bond (if specified on the Order) Order for Probate Letters If you have any questions or concerns, please call the general Probate number at (650) 261-5100. Other Probate Case Types Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property Affidavit to Comply with California Probate Code 13100-13115 (local form PR-8) Click for a computer program that can help you fill out all these forms by answering simple questions. It can also help you file your forms electronically (through e-filing) if you choose. Visit our e-filing page for more information.

Source of truth

Documents Required When Filing the Petitions Below: Initial Decedent's Estate Petition for Probate Notice of Petition to Administer Estate If there is a Will, the Original must be Lodged with the Court prior to the hearing date. Please submit the Order for Probate and copies at least 7 days prior to the hearing date, along with a self-stamped addressed envelope if you want a copy of your Order sen

Official source: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo — court website
Source health: Healthy · checked September 28, 2026
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