A curated collection of official California court resources, forms, county recorder offices, and government agencies that trustees, executors, and families commonly need during estate and trust administration. All links go directly to official government or court websites.
Probate matters are handled by the Superior Court in the county where the deceased resided. Each county court has its own procedures and forms.
The California Judicial Council publishes official court forms used in probate and estate proceedings statewide. These are the forms required by California courts — not optional templates.
County recorder offices handle the recording of deeds and other real property documents. When trust property is sold, the new deed must be recorded with the county recorder in the county where the property is located.
Property tax reassessment is a critical consideration in estate and trust administration, particularly after Proposition 19 changed the parent-child exclusion rules in 2021.
Our own guides and checklists, written for California trustees, executors, and families navigating estate property sales.