Estate Planning & Probate in Inyo County, California
Most Inyo County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Superior Court details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Superior Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Inyo County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Inyo County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Inyo County→The Probate Process in Inyo 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 Inyo County, probate runs through the Superior Court at 168 North Edwards Street, Independence.
Full Inyo Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Superior Court
Inyo County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk-Recorder
Inyo County · Clerk-Recorder · Danielle M. Sexton
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E-recording
$14 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $92; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified July 26, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Superior Court
The court offers a self-help center, open Walk-in Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; remote by appointment Fridays, in 301 W. Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 760-872-6240 for details.
Probate matters scheduled Fridays at 1:00 PM in Department 1 - Independence. Estates exceeding $100,000 with assets solely in decedent's name generally require probate.
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