If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Riverside Probate Clerk's office at 951.777. 3147.
You may request an extension online, by mail, or through the Court's automated telephone system at 951.222. 0384. Request an extension online with ePay-it (external site ) . For extensions beyond 60 days schedule an appointment with a clerk.
Viewing or Copying Probate Records Online. You may use the court's public portal to view and copy court records. In person for all cases types including conservatorships and guardianships. You may use the kiosk to view records and ask the court clerk to make copies. By mail or drop box.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Riverside Probate Clerk's office at 951.777. 3147.
Because of time delays between the time of filing documents with the court and the hearing related to the subject matter of those documents (usually 60 to 90 days in the Riverside and San Bernardino County Probate Courts – much longer in the Probate Courts of Orange and Los Angeles Counties), as well as the mandatory ...
You can contact the Riverside Superior Court at 951-777-3147 (phone) to speak to a clerk. Please anticipate lengthy wait times for telephone service, and please understand that email responses will be delayed. Phone hours are Monday through Friday, a.m. to p.m., except court holidays.
Step 1 Petition for Probate (Form DE-111, Judicial Council), and all attachments, Original Will (if there is one) Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (Form DE-121, Judicial Council) Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative (Form DE-147, Judicial Council) Order for Probate (Form DE-140, Judicial Council)
Ask the County Clerk or search online for your county's probate forms. Fill out the forms with the requested details, such as the decedent's full name, address, date of birth, and date of death; their personal representatives' contact details; heirs; estate value; and more. Then return the forms to the County Clerk.
Open a case You (the person who starts the case) are called the “petitioner." You must file forms with the court to “open probate.” You file a Petition for Probate (form DE-111) along with other court forms. File the case in the county where the person who died (the decedent) lived.
Contents Make a last will. Think about a living trust. Make sure minor children are provided for. Make a living will. Make a power of attorney. Consider a life insurance policy. Make sure your beneficiary names are correct and up to date. Make sure you've addressed estate tax obligations.