The Probate Division of Superior Court handles a
wide range of issues involving adults and children. The following is a
list of matters heard in the Probate area of our Court.
• Transfer of property of people who have died (Probate)
• Disputes about trusts
• Appointment of a person to oversee the finances and/or the care of an
older adult or a developmentally disabled adult who cannot take care of
him-/herself (Conservatorship)
• Restraining orders for older adults who have been abused either
financially or physically
• Appointment of a person to oversee the finances and/or the care of a
child whose parents are unable to care of the child (Guardianship)
• Adoptions for children and adults
• Names changes for adults and children
• Approval by the court of the terms of an agreement to settle a claim
by a child, usually involving an injury (Minor’s Compromise)
• Freeing a child from the control of a parent and giving the child some
rights as an adult (Emancipation)
• Appointment of a person to make certain mental health decisions for
someone who is gravely disabled and is unable to care for his/her
personal needs. (LPS - Lanterman-Petris-Short).
• Establishment a fact of a birth, death or a marriage that has not been
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Probate Resources |
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The
Santa Clara
County Council on Aging, a community organization
focusing on services for seniors, publishes the Senior Services
Directory for seniors and their family. You can purchase a copy
of the directory from their
website.
It is also
available through the Probate Division.
Want some information about other services offered by
County of Santa
Clara?
In addition, see the
Community Resources page at the Court’s
Self-Service Probate site for a
listing of community resources for your use.
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