• … Guardianship FAQ Expand All 1. How long does a guardianship last? Once a guardianship is granted by the Probate Court, it remains in effect until the minor reaches the age of 18 or…

  • Summary Proceedings FAQ

    August 7, 2023
    … Summary Proceedings FAQ Expand All 1. The bank told me I need Letters. The account is under $184,500.  What do I do? You could complete a Declaration for Collection of Property Without Probate (SDSC Form # PR-132) . This is not a court procedure. It must be at least 40 days since the date of death. This cannot be … For more information, see Prob. Code §13100 . 2. What if the decedent's real property is worth $61,500 or less? You can complete an Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value Probate ( …
    … Summary Proceedings FAQ Expand All 1. The bank told me I need Letters. The account is under $184,500.  What do I do? You could complete a Declaration for Collection of Property…
  • … off-ramp.     From Highway 163 Take the Clairemont Mesa Blvd. East off-ramp. Parking Parking is available around the courthouse. Please park in designated 'public' areas…

  • Appeals Frequently Asked Questions

    August 8, 2023
    … Appeals Frequently Asked Questions Expand All 1. What is an appeal? An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. An appeal is not a new trial or rehearing. You will not be permitted to introduce new evidence. The higher …
    … Appeals Frequently Asked Questions Expand All 1. What is an appeal? An appeal is a request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. An appeal…

  • Family Court Services FAQ

    May 23, 2025
    … Family Court Services FAQ Expand All 1. What is child custody recommending counseling? Child custody recommending counseling is a form of negotiation between people with the help of a professional counselor who will assist … the counselor will submit a comprehensive written report to the court that includes, but is not limited to, a custody and visitation recommendation and the reasons for the …
    … Family Court Services FAQ Expand All 1. What is child custody recommending counseling? Child custody recommending counseling is a form of negotiation between…

  • Probate e-Filing FAQ

    August 7, 2023
    … limited exceptions for certain documents (see below list of ineligible documents). E-Filing is also encouraged, but not mandated, for self-represented litigants in probate actions. 2.  Are … be lodged/deposited with the court prior to the petition being filed, or after the petition is filed with a cover letter that includes the case number assigned to the petition. The original … summaries prepared by the probate examiner for the court after reviewing your petition. 5. Why is the hearing information blank on my petition? The hearing information will not appear on the …
    … limited exceptions for certain documents (see below list of ineligible documents). E-Filing is also encouraged, but not mandated, for self-represented litigants in probate actions…
  • … the effects of the shutdown. We will forever appreciate that.” Professionally, Judge Alksne is a longtime member of the San Diego County Bar Association, California Judge’s…
  • … copies of the papers delivered by that time as well to Department 2101. If the Department is dark, delivery to the Civil Business Office is sufficient. If you find…
  • … located on the 4th floor or the department. An example of how to fill out the exhibit tags is contained below. The parties should eliminate duplicative exhibits. If an exhibit has…
  • … Calendar Clerk: (619) 450-7051 1. Master Calendar: If a case assigned to another department is ready for trial but the assigned judge is unable to hear it, the…