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Probate eFiling in California

Court-approved eFiling for probate matters — petitions, accountings, distributions, and trust filings across 46 California Superior Courts.

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Probate Filing Types We Handle

Petitions for Probate

Initial petitions to open a decedent's estate, including all supporting declarations and attachments.

Inventory and Appraisal

DE-160 and related inventory documents filed with the court after probate referee valuation.

Petitions for Final Distribution

Final distribution petitions with accounting, proposed order, and supporting schedules.

Accountings (Interim and Final)

Formal and informal accountings filed in compliance with California Probate Code requirements.

Notices of Petition to Administer Estate

Publication coordination and proof of publication filed with the court.

Orders and Decrees

Proposed orders submitted for judicial signature and conformed copies returned electronically.

Creditor Claims

Creditor claim filings and objections handled accurately and on time.

Trust and Conservatorship Filings

Petitions, accountings, and orders for trust administration and conservatorship matters.

Complex Filings, Handled Right

Probate Requires Precision — We Deliver It

Probate courts in California have some of the most exacting formatting and procedural requirements of any court division. Petitions must include specific attachments, accountings must follow prescribed formats, and notices must be published and filed within statutory windows. A single missing attachment or incorrect fee can delay an estate for months.

LDS specialists are familiar with probate court requirements across California's major counties — including Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco — and can flag common issues before they become rejections.

Hands-Off Filing

Concierge Probate Filing — We Handle the Details

For probate attorneys who want a fully managed filing experience, our Concierge Service assigns a specialist to review your documents, verify formatting and fee calculations, and submit to the court on your behalf. Concierge orders are reviewed prior to submission — reducing the risk of rejection on complex multi-document probate packages. Starting at $50 for law firms and $70 for parties without an attorney.

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