Estate Planning & Probate in Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Calaveras County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Superior Court - Probate Division, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Calaveras County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Calaveras County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Calaveras County→The Probate Process in Calaveras County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Calaveras County, probate runs through the Superior Court - Probate Division at 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas.
Full Calaveras Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Superior Court - Probate Division
Calaveras County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk-Recorder
Calaveras County · Clerk-Recorder · Rebecca Turner
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$15 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $93; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Superior Court - Probate Division
The court offers a self-help center, open Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (temporary schedule), in 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Assistance is available in Spanish in addition to English. Call 209-754-1443 for details.
Self-Help Legal Center available for form assistance: (209) 754-1443.
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