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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Superior Court probate department contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Glenn County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

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Glenn County Superior Court probate department Guide

Superior Court of California, County of Glenn · Superior Court probate department information · Updated January 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

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Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Petition for Probate
Standard probate filing fee
$435
Small Estate Affidavit
For estates under threshold (no court filing needed)
$0
Spousal Property Petition
Transfer community property to surviving spouse
$435
Real Property Petition
Transfer real property without full probate
$435

Accepted Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card, eCheck (for eFiling), Money Order

Note: Fees set by California Uniform Civil Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026).

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$2
Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Credit Card, eCheck (for eFiling), Money Order

Required Documents

  • Petition for Probate(DE-111)

    Judicial Council form - starts probate case

  • Notice of Petition to Administer Estate(DE-121)

    Must be mailed/served to heirs and beneficiaries

  • Death Certificate

    Certified copy required. Order 10-15 copies.

  • Original Will (if exists)

    Original will must be filed with court

  • Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative(DE-147)

    Must be signed by personal representative

  • Inventory and Appraisal(DE-160)

    Due within 4 months of appointment. Probate referee appraises non-cash assets.

  • Notice of Administration to Creditors(DE-157)
  • Petition for Probate(DE-111)
  • Notice of Petition to Administer Estate(DE-121)
  • Death Certificate

    Certified copy required. Order 10-15 copies.

  • Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative(DE-147)
  • Inventory and Appraisal(DE-160)

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Filing Methods: e file, in person

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
30 days
Creditor Claims
4 months
Known Creditor Notice
30 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
date of first publication of notice to creditors
Statute
California Probate Code sections 9100-9103

Publication Requirements

Notice to Creditors

Newspaper
Contact court for current adjudicated newspapers in Glenn County
Duration
Once a week for 3 successive weeks
Deadline
Within 30 days after letters issued
Est. Cost
Varies by newspaper - typically $150-$400
Statute
California Probate Code section 8121

Notice of Petition/Administration

Deadline signal: within 15 days to:

  • All heirs named in will
  • All intestate heirs (if no will)
  • Spouse or domestic partner

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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Recording Fees

First Page
$25.00
Additional Pages
$3.00

Glenn County Tax Collector

516 West Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988

(530) 934-6410

TTC@countyofglenn.net

Tax Collector Tax Search

The county Tax Collector page links online property tax viewing and payment. The online tax portal supports current and historical roll-year searches by fee parcel, assessment, or street address, and notes that online payments are assessed vendor service fees; verify current tax status with the Tax Collector.

Guardianship

Guardianship is a court proceeding for adults who are not a child's parents to get custody of the child.

Filing Fees

Person Only
$435
Property/Estate
$435
guardianship of person

Guardian makes decisions about child's care, welfare, and education

guardianship of estate

Guardian manages child's property and finances