Alameda /divisions/probate

Source: https://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate

Probate Court

Probate court hears cases related to personal and financial affairs of adults and children.

Probate Court Overview

Probate court hears cases related to personal and financial affairs of adults and children, including:

The appointment of personal representatives including guardianships for children and conservatorships for incapacitated adults

The distribution and handling of estates of people who have died;

Petitions regarding trust administration;

Review and accounting of guardians and conservators;

Disputes about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; and

Other matters that may arise under the Probate code.

CARE Act Court

Note:

Probate cases can be complicated. You may want to speak with an experienced probate lawyer. A lawyer can help you better understand the risks and responsibilities of your case.

Filing

Probate documents shall only be filed in the Clerk's Office at the Berkeley Courthouse. To be considered, all documents shall be filed no later than two court days prior to the hearing date.

Probate Court Location

Berkeley Courthouse

2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way

Berkeley, California 94704

Phone: 510-647-4439

Additional information and map can be found here

Oakland -Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse

661 Washington Street (For Dept. 103)

Oakland, California 94607

Phone: 510-627-4700

Additional information and map can be found here

Probate Court Services

Learn About Probate

The Alameda Self-Help site and the California Self-Help Guide provide information about Probate cases.

Learn more about Probate

Examiner Notes

See current rulings on petitions to the court via eCourt Public Portal.

Learn more about Examiner Notes

Probate Rules & Forms

Find local Probate Rules and Forms.

View Rules and Forms

Probate Calendars

Visit eCourt Public Portal for access to Probate Calendars. Use the drop-down menu to navigate to the Berkeley Courthouse (or RCD courthouse for Dept. 1B) to review the current calendars.

Fee Schedules

Court Records