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San Diego County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the San Diego County probate court in California. We list 32 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the San Diego County probate court at 1100 Union Street, 3rd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (31)
W-9 — ANCILLARY SERVICES REQUEST FORMCounty of San Diego
Used to request ancillary services related to probate cases from the County of San Diego.
Official source: sandiegocounty.govPR149 — Annual Declaration Re Waiver Of Accountings
Used to request a court order appointing a guardian ad litem in a probate proceeding.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR121C — Confidential Financial Statement Coversheet
Issued by the court to confirm the sale of real property within a probate estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT041 — Fee Waiver Packet Guardianships And Conservatorships
Issued by the court to formally grant the petition for probate and appoint an executor or administrator.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR098 — Order (Guardianship)
Issued by the court to formally appoint a personal representative and admit a will to probate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR-193 — PR-193 General Information for Self-Represented LitigantsSan Diego Superior Court
Provides general information and guidance for self-represented litigants involved in probate matters.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR189 — Request for Copies (Probate)PDF
Used to formally request copies of documents or records related to a probate case from the court.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGOSan Diego Superior Court
Used to file a specific probate document, identified by form code PR-067, with the San Diego Superior Court.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR197 — View PDF
Filed by the personal representative to declare notice was given for a petition to determine succession to real and personal property.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR201 — View PDF
Used to obtain a court order setting the hearing date for a petition for distribution under Probate Code §13650.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR191 — View PDF
Filed by the personal representative to declare that proper notice of the petition for probate has been given.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR195 — View PDF
Filed by the personal representative to declare notice was given for a petition to determine succession to personal property.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR202 — View PDF
Used to obtain a court order setting the hearing date for a petition requesting preliminary distribution of an estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR062 — View PDF
Used to request a court order appointing a probate referee to appraise estate assets.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR097 — View PDF
Filed to declare that proper notice of the petition to administer an estate has been given.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR096A — View PDF
Provides formal notice to interested parties about the petition to administer a decedent's estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR186 — View PDF
Issued by the court to authorize the final distribution of estate assets and close the probate case.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR157 — View PDF
Filed to request court approval for the final distribution of assets and closure of a probate estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR083 — View PDF
Filed to request the court appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor or incapacitated person in probate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT045 — View PDF
Issued by the court to grant authority to an executor or administrator to manage a deceased person's estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT012 — View PDF
Filed to formally initiate the probate process and request the court to administer a deceased person's estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT030 — View PDF
Used by a witness to a will to attest under oath that the will was properly executed and signed.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT057 — View PDF
Provides formal notification to interested parties about an upcoming hearing in a probate case.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR190 — View PDF
Filed by the personal representative to declare that proper notice of the petition to administer the estate has been given.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR-132 — View PDF
Used to request a court order for the publication of notice regarding a petition to administer an estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR132 — View PDF
Used by the court to officially appoint a probate referee to appraise the assets of a deceased person's estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPKT037 — View PDF
Issued by the court to waive the requirement of providing formal notice to certain parties in a probate case.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR198 — View PDF
Used to formally appoint a probate referee to appraise estate assets.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR196 — View PDF
Filed to declare that a diligent search has been conducted for all potential heirs and beneficiaries of an estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR194 — View PDF
Filed by the personal representative to declare notice was given for a petition to determine succession to real property.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.govPR203 — View PDF
Used to obtain a court order setting the hearing date for a petition requesting final distribution of an estate.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.gov
Guides and checklists (1)
Glossary of words commonly used in ProbatePDF
Provides definitions for words and terms commonly used in probate proceedings.
Official source: sdcourt.ca.gov
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Where to file
San Diego County Probate Court
1100 Union Street, 3rd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
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