Requests for remote appearances must be filed with a courtesy copy to chambers at least one week prior to the hearing date. The request should state the basis for good cause and indicate that counsel have met and conferred with opposing counsel consistent with Local Rule 7-3. Untimely requests will not be considered.
Probate cases in Riverside County are usually heard at the Riverside Historic Courthouse at 4050 Main Street.
To make arrangements to appear telephonically through CourtCall, you may contact CourtCall at (888) 882-6878 or visit their website at urtcall.
Any party choosing to appear remotely at a hearing governed by (B), other than an applicant or moving party, must provide notice of their intent to appear remotely to the court and all other parties that have appeared in the action, no later than p.m. on the court day before the proceeding.
Obtaining a letter of administration may take longer than you think. Be aware that it may take four to six weeks before your application receives approval, depending on how busy the county probate court is at the time of filing.
In some cases, the probate process in California can take as little as nine months, but that is rare. It typically takes anywhere from half a year to eighteen months, and complicated cases may take as long as two years or more. However, having an idea of how long a case may take helps you understand the process.
Issuance of Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration (1–2 months) At the hearing, the court will appoint the executor or administrator and issue Letters Testamentary (if there is a will) or Letters of Administration (if there is no will).
How to obtain letters of administration in California. To start the process of obtaining a letter of administration, you must fill out Form DE-150. The completed form DE-150 should then be submitted to the probate court in the county in which the deceased resided in at the time of death.
How do I get a letter of testamentary in California? Obtain the deceased person's will and death certificate. Submit a Petition for Probate in the Superior Court in the county where the decedent live by filing Form DE-111, a copy of the will, and your personal identification.