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Availability · Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Probate Examiners are employed by the court to review all papers filed with the probate court. They check filings for compliance with the probate code, local court rules, and the policies of the court. As a result of this review, the Probate Examiner may identify procedural deficiencies or other concerns that need to be further addressed before the court hears the matter. This reduces the judicial time required to hear probate cases.

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Kern Superior Court — Probate (opens in a new tab)

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Probate Examiners are employed by the court to review all papers filed with the probate court. They check filings for compliance with the probate code, local court rules, and the policies of the court. As a result of this review, the Probate Examiner may identify procedural deficiencies or other concerns that need to be further addressed before the court hears the matter. This reduces the judicial time required to hear probate cases.

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Availability · Local Probate — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

This is for Probate matters only. If you are appearing remotely please go to Remote Court Hearings and under the section Juvenile Justice Center, select J1-Probate. Please arrive to the remote hearing 30 minutes early.

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Kern Superior Court — Probate (opens in a new tab)

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This is for Probate matters only. If you are appearing remotely please go to Remote Court Hearings and under the section Juvenile Justice Center, select J1-Probate. Please arrive to the remote hearing 30 minutes early.

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Availability · Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.

Fee Waiver form packets are available at no cost in the Probate Department or download the form here

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Kern Superior Court — Probate (opens in a new tab)

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Fee Waiver form packets are available at no cost in the Probate Department or download the form here

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Availability · Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.

You may ask the court to waive all or some of the fees by completing the applicable fee waiver request forms, and if granted an order will be made as to the fees waived. Forms may be obtained in person in the Probate Department or you may visit the California Court Judicial Branch website.

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Kern Superior Court — Probate (opens in a new tab)

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You may ask the court to waive all or some of the fees by completing the applicable fee waiver request forms, and if granted an order will be made as to the fees waived. Forms may be obtained in person in the Probate Department or you may visit the California Court Judicial Branch website.

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Availability · Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.

Fill out the form and submit to Family Law or Probate. If the judge approves your fee waiver request, your court fees will be waived.

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Superior Court of California, County of Kern · Fee Waivers | Superior Court of California | County of Kern (opens in a new tab)

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Fill out the form and submit to Family Law or Probate. If the judge approves your fee waiver request, your court fees will be waived.

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