Santa Cruz /divisions/probate-division

Source: https://www.santacruz.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate-division

Probate Division

The Probate Division of the Superior Court handles a wide range of issues involving adults and children including:

Transfers of Property

Powers of Attorney

Trusts

Conservatorships

Guardianships

Minor’s Compromises

Establishing the fact of a birth, death, or marriage.

Scheduling a Hearing

Conservatorship Resources

Conservatorship Handbook and Video

Conservatorship Directory of Community Resources

Types of Conservatorships

Pre-Approval Lists

Pre-Approval Lists are posted on this site approximately 1 court day prior to the hearings.

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Related Links

California Courts Self-Help Section (English)

Centro de Ayuda (Español)

Santa Cruz County Law Library

Civil Fee Schedule

Fee Waiver Information

Portal

Quick E-File Guide

How to eFile

Local rules

Local forms

Video Evidence Presentation in the Courtroom (in-person and remote)

Presentación de pruebas en video en la sala del tribunal

Contact Information

Office Location and Mailing Address:

Superior Court of California,

County of Santa Cruz

Probate Division

701 Ocean Street, Room 110

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 420-2200

Phone: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Filing Hours

Clerks Office: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday in Santa Cruz. A mail slot is provided for filings after 3:00 PM.

Come in the morning and avoid the lines.

Items must be received by 5:00 PM.

Phones are answered from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday - Friday.

Electronic Filings can be filed 24 hours per CCP 1010.6