Search San Francisco Probate Court Records, Examiner Notes, Wills & Conservatorships
Use official Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco resources to search probate case information, check probate tentative rulings, review examiner notes, find hearing calendars, prepare wills and estate filings, handle guardianship or conservatorship matters, confirm Department 204 location, and avoid relying first on private case-search websites.
If you are searching for San Francisco Probate Court, choose the task closest to what you need. Probate users commonly need case search, tentative rulings, examiner notes, estate filings, conservatorship forms, guardianship hearings, trust matters, elder abuse restraining orders connected to conservatorship, or Department 204 contact information.
📂 Search probate case information or calendar
Use this for: case information, hearing calendars, probate appearances, case number checks, and upcoming probate hearing dates.
Best official path: use the San Francisco Superior Court case information and case calendar tools, then verify details with the Probate Department if the matter is time-sensitive.
Before acting: confirm case number, party name, department, hearing date, and whether the item is a probate matter rather than civil, family, criminal, or traffic.
San Francisco Probate Court Quick Facts Before You Search
The San Francisco Probate Court is part of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. The official Probate Court page lists the Probate Department at the Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, Department 204, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514. The listed Probate Department phone numbers include Investigators at 415-551-3657, Courtroom Clerk at 415-551-3702, and Court Supervisor of Probate Section Clerk’s Office at 415-551-3673.
The clerk’s office hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except court holidays, with closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Dropbox hours are listed as 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Probate calendars are mainly in Department 204, while ex parte appearances are heard in Department 202.
What This San Francisco Probate Court Guide Covers
Official San Francisco Probate Department Path in California
San Francisco probate matters are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Probate Court. The official Probate Court section includes conservatorships of adults, elder abuse, guardianship of children, mental health conservatorship, probate pro bono mediation, trusts, and wills and decedents’ estates.
This matters because “probate court” is not only about a person who died. In San Francisco, the same probate division may be the correct route for a decedent estate, a trust dispute, a conservatorship, a guardianship of a child, a mental health conservatorship, or an elder/dependent adult abuse restraining order connected to an active conservatorship. Each path has different hearing times, forms, notice rules, and privacy issues.
Estates, Wills & Trusts
Use Probate Court for decedent estate administration, wills, trust matters assigned to probate, probate referees, examiner notes, and petitions connected to estate property.
Estate-file pathConservatorship & Guardianship
Use Probate Court for adult conservatorships, child guardianships, mental health conservatorships, and elder abuse matters tied to an active conservatorship.
Protected-person pathCore rules before you search or file
- Use the official San Francisco Superior Court Probate Court page before using private case-summary websites.
- Search case information and calendars through official San Francisco Superior Court online services.
- Check probate tentative rulings one to three days before the hearing when available.
- Use local rules, local forms, and Judicial Council forms together when preparing filings.
- Do not treat an online docket, calendar listing, or tentative ruling as a certified court record.
How to Search San Francisco Probate Court Records and Calendars
A smart San Francisco probate search starts with the case type. A decedent estate, conservatorship, guardianship, mental health conservatorship, trust petition, and elder abuse restraining order can have different calendars and different public access rules. A name-only search can be misleading, especially when there are similar names or related family filings.
Confirm the matter belongs in San Francisco Probate Court
Use the Probate Court path for wills, decedents’ estates, trusts, conservatorships of adults, guardianships of children, mental health conservatorship, and elder abuse matters related to an active conservatorship.
Search official case information
Use the San Francisco Superior Court case information tool when you need public case information. Search by case number when possible. If you only have a name, verify the department, filing date, case type, and hearing details before acting.
Use the case calendar for upcoming hearings
The Probate Court page links to a case calendar where users can search by case type and date. The court page notes that calendar information is available up to 120 calendar days from the current date.
Check tentative rulings before the hearing
Probate tentative rulings may be available online or by phone one to three days before the hearing. Motion rulings are generally available by 3:00 p.m. the court day before the motion.
Contact the correct probate office if the record matters
If you need certified copies, a filing correction, examiner contact, motion scheduling, investigator information, or official procedural help, use the Probate Department phone numbers and official court pages.
San Francisco Probate Tentative Rulings, Examiner Notes and Hearing Delays
The official Probate Court page says probate tentative rulings may be obtained online or by phone one to three days before the hearing. If you want to listen to the tentative ruling for an upcoming hearing, the court lists 415-551-4000. This is important because probate tentative rulings and examiner issues can tell you whether the court expects an appearance, whether a filing problem must be fixed, or whether a matter may be continued.
San Francisco also lists probate examiner contacts on the Probate Court page. The court shows examiner emails for Sean Bang, Aero Feth, Aeyoung Kim, Edward Miyauchi, and Helen Trowbridge. These contacts can change, so use the official Probate Court page when contacting an examiner about the name appearing on the tentative ruling.
Use the official Tentative Rulings page or call 415-551-4000 and follow the prompts. Probate rulings may be available one to three days before hearing.
Examiner notes usually point to defects, missing forms, notice issues, inconsistent facts, required declarations, or documents needed before the hearing.
If deficiencies are not cleared, the hearing may be continued. The court links to a checklist of common problems and reasons for delay.
Rulings on motions are generally available by 3:00 p.m. the court day before the motion, according to the Probate Court page.
San Francisco Wills, Decedents’ Estates, Trusts and Probate Referee Help
San Francisco Probate Court includes a wills and decedents’ estates section and a trusts section. These matters may involve petitions for probate, appointment of a personal representative, letters, inventory and appraisal, creditor issues, trust disputes, accounting, distribution, and final petitions. California probate is form-heavy and deadline-heavy, so the local court process matters.
The Probate Court page also links to probate referees through the California State Controller. A probate referee may be needed to appraise non-cash estate assets for inventory and appraisal. Older probate guidance on the court site warns users to provide a copy of the order appointing the referee and to avoid changing an inventory after it has been returned by the referee.
Use this path when a will or estate must be administered through the San Francisco Probate Court.
Letters may be needed when a personal representative must act for the estate with banks, title companies, agencies, or other parties.
Trust petitions may involve trustee duties, accounting, instructions, disputes, removal, surcharge, or court supervision.
Use the official California State Controller probate referee resources when an appraisal is required.
San Francisco Conservatorship of Adults and Mental Health Conservatorship Hearings
The official Probate Court page says that if a judge decides an adult cannot safely handle personal or financial affairs, or both, the judge may appoint an individual or agency to manage the adult’s affairs under court supervision. Conservatorship is not simple paperwork. It can affect liberty, health care, finances, housing, privacy, and family rights.
The Probate Court page also contains an important reminder: a Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator using Form GC-310 must be accompanied by the mandatory Judicial Council form GC-325, Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing – Probate Conservatorship. Missing a required conservatorship form can delay the case.
Use this path when an adult may need help with personal care, finances, or both under Probate Court supervision.
Mental health conservatorship matters are listed for Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in Department 622 and are closed hearings.
Form GC-310 for appointment of probate conservator must be accompanied by Judicial Council form GC-325.
The Probate Department lists investigators at 415-551-3657 for probate-related investigative functions.
San Francisco Guardianship of Children and Elder Abuse Probate Matters
The Probate Court page explains that there are two types of guardianship of children in California. One is connected with juvenile dependency when a child has been removed from the home because of neglect, abuse, or danger. The other type is handled by the Probate Court, where the child lives with the guardian.
The Probate Court page also lists elder abuse matters in the Probate section and gives calendar information for requests for restraining orders to stop elder and dependent adult abuse for cases related to an active conservatorship. Those matters are listed for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Department 204, or as specially set by the judicial officer at the time of issuance of a temporary restraining order.
Use this path when a child lives with the guardian and the matter belongs in Probate Court rather than juvenile dependency.
Dependency-related guardianship is different and may involve Juvenile Dependency Court, not ordinary probate guardianship.
Use the Probate Court path when the restraining order request is connected to an active conservatorship.
Petitions for appointment of guardian are listed Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 204 and require an appearance.
San Francisco Probate Court vs Civil, Family, Juvenile, Criminal and Records Pages
San Francisco Superior Court has many divisions and online services. Probate Court is not the same as Civil, Unified Family Court, Juvenile Dependency, Criminal, Traffic, Small Claims, or general Records. If you use the wrong portal, you may find no result even when a valid court case exists.
Correct path: San Francisco Superior Court Probate Court page.
OFFICIAL LINK: Probate CourtCorrect path: San Francisco Superior Court Case Information tool.
OFFICIAL LINK: Case InformationCorrect path: official Tentative Rulings page and probate tentative ruling link.
OFFICIAL LINK: Tentative RulingsCorrect path: San Francisco Local Rules and Local Forms pages plus California Judicial Council forms.
OFFICIAL LINK: Local RulesFree San Francisco Probate Search vs Paid Court Copies and Filing Fees
Basic searching can often start for free through official San Francisco Superior Court online services, case information, case calendar, and tentative ruling pages. But official copies, certified copies, filings, motions, petitions, probate referee work, e-filing vendor charges, and court fees may involve costs.
The key distinction is simple: a free online search result helps you discover information, but it may not be a certified court record. If a bank, title company, agency, attorney, conservator, trustee, personal representative, insurer, government office, or court requires official proof, ask the court what exact copy or document type is required.
Use official court pages, case information, tentative rulings, and calendar tools before paying private websites.
Petitions, motions, ex parte applications, conservatorship filings, guardianship filings, estate filings, and related documents may involve filing fees.
Copies, certified copies, letters, orders, and other court-issued documents may require official court fees or request procedures.
A private public-record page is not the court and may not show current, complete, sealed, restricted, or certified information.
Why a San Francisco Probate Case May Not Appear Online
No online result does not automatically mean no case exists. The case may be new, sealed, restricted, confidential, searched under the wrong name, filed under a different case type, scheduled beyond the visible calendar range, or handled through another division. Probate also includes protected-person matters where access can be limited.
Common reasons a probate search fails
- Wrong division: The case may belong to Civil, Unified Family Court, Juvenile Dependency, Criminal, Traffic, or Records instead of Probate.
- Wrong search details: Try case number, full legal name, estate name, conservatee name, guardian name, trustee name, or filing date.
- Calendar range: Case calendar information is listed up to 120 calendar days from the current date.
- Protected matter: Conservatorship, mental health, guardianship, sealed, or confidential records may not be fully public.
- New filing: New petitions and hearing information may not appear immediately.
- Unofficial source: A private website may be stale, incomplete, or mismatched with official court data.
San Francisco Probate Forms, Local Rules, Hearing Times and Remote Appearance Help
The official San Francisco Local Rules page lists current local rules and proposed rule updates. The Local Forms page includes San Francisco local forms, including conservatorship and guardianship form sections. Probate users should also use California Judicial Council forms because probate, conservatorship, guardianship, and elder abuse matters are form-specific.
Hearing times are also case-type specific. Appearance hearings for probate matters other than appointment of guardians and conservators, and motions, are listed at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Department 204. Petitions for appointment of guardian are listed at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Department 204 and require an appearance. Petitions for appointment of conservator, including personal care placement issues, are listed at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday in Department 204 and require an appearance.
Appearance hearings for probate matters other than guardianship, conservatorship, and motions are listed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in Department 204.
Ex parte appearance matters are listed at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday in Department 202.
Law and motion calendar matters are listed Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Fridays in Department 204. To schedule a motion, call 415-551-3702.
Pre-granted orders are available in Room 103, Windows 23, 24, and 25 after 9:30 a.m. on or after the day of the hearing.
🏛️ Probate Court
Official San Francisco Probate Court page for calendars, contact details, hearing times, and probate resources.
Open Probate Court📘 Local Rules
Current San Francisco Local Rules and proposed rule updates.
Open Local Rules📄 Local Forms
San Francisco local forms, including guardianship and conservatorship form sections.
Open Local FormsOfficial San Francisco Probate Court Links, Records and Contacts
Use these official and trusted resources first. This reduces the risk of wrong division searches, outdated forms, private-site summaries, missing tentative rulings, and incomplete court information.
🏛️ Probate Court
Official Probate Court page for Department 204, contact numbers, calendars, hearings, conservatorship, guardianship, trusts, and estates.
Open Probate Court🔎 Case Information
Official San Francisco Superior Court online case information tool.
Open Case Information📋 Tentative Rulings
Official tentative rulings page for civil, family law, and probate tentative rulings.
Open Tentative Rulings📄 Local Forms
San Francisco local forms, including probate-adjacent guardianship and conservatorship sections.
Open Local Forms🧭 California Self-Help
California Courts self-help resources for probate, conservatorship, guardianship, seniors, and related issues.
Open Self-Help Center📊 Probate Referees
California State Controller probate referee resources for probate asset appraisal.
Open Probate RefereesPhone, filing window and courthouse contact details
Civic Center Courthouse
400 McAllister Street
Department 204
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
Investigators: 415-551-3657
Courtroom Clerk: 415-551-3702
Probate Clerk Supervisor: 415-551-3673
Room 103, Filing Windows 23, 24, and 25 are listed with phone number 415-551-3892 on the Probate Examiner Office Updates page.
Ask: “Is my issue a will, estate, trust, conservatorship, guardianship, mental health conservatorship, elder abuse matter, ex parte, tentative ruling, or certified-copy question, and what should I bring?”
San Francisco Probate Court Map and Civic Center Courthouse Location
The official Probate Court page lists the Probate Department at Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, Department 204, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514. Before visiting, verify the correct department, hearing type, window, office hours, remote appearance rules, and whether a court holiday or special order affects your matter.
San Francisco Probate Court — Civic Center Courthouse
Address: 400 McAllister Street, Department 204, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
San Francisco Probate Court FAQs
Where is San Francisco Probate Court located?
San Francisco Probate Court is listed at Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, Department 204, San Francisco, CA 94102-4514. The Probate Court page lists the Courtroom Clerk phone number as 415-551-3702.
What are San Francisco Probate Court clerk hours?
The official Probate Court page lists clerk’s office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except court holidays, with closure from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dropbox hours are listed as 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
How do I search San Francisco probate case information?
Use the San Francisco Superior Court online case information tool and case calendar. Search by case number if possible. If you only have a name, confirm the department, case type, hearing date, and official court source before acting.
How do I check San Francisco probate tentative rulings?
Use the official Tentative Rulings page or call 415-551-4000 and follow the prompts. The court says probate tentative rulings may be obtained online or by phone one to three days before the hearing.
What department hears San Francisco probate matters?
Most probate calendars are listed in Department 204. Ex parte appearances are listed in Department 202. Mental health conservatorship matters are listed in Department 622 as closed hearings. Always verify the department for your exact case.
When are San Francisco probate appearance hearings?
The Probate Court page lists appearance hearings for probate matters other than appointment of guardians and conservators, and motions, at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Department 204.
When are San Francisco guardianship and conservatorship hearings?
Petitions for appointment of guardian are listed Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 204 and require an appearance. Petitions for appointment of conservator are listed Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in Department 204 and require an appearance.
What form is newly required with GC-310 for probate conservatorship?
The Probate Court page reminds users that Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator, Form GC-310, must be accompanied by Judicial Council Form GC-325, Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing – Probate Conservatorship.
Why was my San Francisco probate hearing continued?
Probate hearings are often continued when examiner notes, notice defects, missing attachments, required forms, proposed orders, or other deficiencies are not cleared. The official Probate Court page links to a checklist of common problems and reasons for delay.
Can court staff give legal advice?
No. Court staff can usually provide procedural information, forms, calendars, and routing, but they cannot represent you, choose your legal strategy, interpret a will or trust for one side, or advise you in a contested probate matter.
Best Way to Use San Francisco Probate Court Records and Filing Resources
The best path is simple: start with the official San Francisco Probate Court page, confirm the case type, search official case information or calendar tools, check tentative rulings one to three days before the hearing, review examiner notes carefully, and use local rules, local forms, and California Judicial Council forms together before filing.
That order protects you from the biggest mistakes: searching the wrong court division, missing examiner issues, treating a tentative ruling as a certified record, filing in the wrong department, using an outdated form, ignoring the GC-325 conservatorship requirement, calling the wrong office, or relying on private case-summary websites before official court data. For San Francisco Probate Court records and filings, official verification is the whole point.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, the California Judicial Branch, the San Francisco Probate Department, a court office, or a law firm. Probate rules, hearing calendars, tentative rulings, examiner contacts, local rules, forms, remote appearance instructions, office hours, filing windows, fees, and court procedures can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with the San Francisco Superior Court, official California court resources, or a qualified California attorney before acting.