Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
Documentary Transfer Tax Exemptions Conveyance Given for No Value. Conveyance to Establish Sole and Separate Property of a Spouse. Conveyance to Confirm a Community Property Interest when property was purchased with Community Property Funds. Conveyances transferring interests into or out of a Living Trust.
The Superior Court of Contra Costa implemented its E-filing system in 2022. They selected Odyssey Case Manager from Tyler Technologies, a software solution in use by 29 of the 58 courts in the state.
All Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship documents are filed and heard in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez.