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Probate Events and Workshops

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Virtual/Remote Services

 Virtual Services are available by Phone or Zoom.

Riverside Superior Court Self Help Legal Services

Please contact our Self Help phone lines for a phone appointment at (951) 274-4499 or (760) 393-2163, Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

To learn about conservatorships, the different types of conservatorships, and the alternative options to opening a court case, please click the button below to watch our video on Introduction to Conservatorship.

Once you are done watching the video, you can contact Self-Help by emailing workshop@riverside.courts.ca.gov or calling (951) 274-4499 to obtain forms discussed in the video or for assistance with additional questions you may have about the process.  Our phone hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), excluding court holidays.

Justice Partners Virtual Services Provided

Probate Services: Riverside Legal Aid

 

Riverside Legal Aid EST 1982

Guardianship Assistance

  • Petitions for Guardianships (Person and Estate)
  • Termination of Guardianship Petitions
  • Visitation Petitions
  • Guardianship Status Reports
  • Objections to Guardian Appointments
  • Petition to Fix Residence Outside the State of California
  • Deficiencies
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Conservatorship Assistance

  • General Conservatorship Petitions (Person and Estate)
  • Conservatorships with Dementia Powers (Person and Estate)
  • Limited Conservatorship Petitions (Person and Estate)
  • Objections to Conservator Appointments
  • Post-Appointment Conservatorship Documents
  • Deficiencies
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Small Decedent Estate Assistance

  • Probate Petitions
  • Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions
  • Petitions to Determine Succession of Real Property
  • Affidavits for Real Property of Small Value
  • Declarations for Collection/Transfer of Small Estates
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Please Note:
Riverside Legal Aid does not assist with Trusts.

Riverside Legal Aid is available for appointment, virtual, and in-person assistance to those who qualify.

Please call (951)682-7968 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Guardianship Services: Inland Counties Legal Services

Inland Counties Legal Services

 

Guardianship Assistance:

Guardianship petitioners who meet ICLS eligibility requirements can receive help with:

  • Completing service requirements for the initial petition and notice of hearing.
  • Fulfilling the due diligence requirement for individuals they are unable to serve.
  • After completing due diligence, eligible customers are invited to a monthly clinic for assistance with waiving service requirements.

Please Note:

 Spaces are limited.  Please make a reservation by calling (888) 245-4257.

 

For more information, visit Inland Counties Legal Services Guardianship Clinic.

In-Person Services

On-site services available at specific courthouses.

Assistance is available in Murrieta, Riverside, and Palms Springs at the dates and times listed on the Probate Self Help Services Calendar.

We can assist with the following Probate matters:

  • Terminations, Visitations and Objections.
  • Information on Notice requirements.
  • Legal Education for Deficiencies.
  • Referrals and Resources for next steps.

This clinic is not meant for opening new cases. 

This clinic is not meant for assistance in Accounting. Please contact Riverside Legal Aid for this matter.

Attention: Services are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early, as space is limited.

Assistance is available in Corona, Indio, Menifee, and Palms Springs at the dates and times listed on the Probate Self Help Services Calendar.

Self-Help Legal Services staff will be available to provide brief services which include explaining available resources, providing access to local and state forms and scheduling one-on-one forms review appointments, workshops or other services.

Services will be available between 8:00am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:45pm.

  • Services are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please arrive early, as space may be limited.
  • Services are only available to litigants who do not have an attorney.
  • Court staff cannot provide legal advice.
  • No attorney-client relationship is established through Self Help Legal Services.

Who can be assisted?

Customers seeking legal information, resources, and referrals in the areas of Probate (Guardianships, Conservatorships, Decedent’s Estates).

Justice Partners In Person Services Provided

Probate Services: Riverside Legal Aid

Riverside Legal Aid EST 1982

Guardianship Assistance

  • Petitions for Guardianships (Person and Estate)
  • Termination of Guardianship Petitions
  • Visitation Petitions
  • Guardianship Status Reports
  • Objections to Guardian Appointments
  • Petition to Fix Residence Outside the State of California
  • Deficiencies
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Conservatorship Assistance

  • General Conservatorship Petitions (Person and Estate)
  • Conservatorships with Dementia Powers (Person and Estate)
  • Limited Conservatorship Petitions (Person and Estate)
  • Objections to Conservator Appointments
  • Post-Appointment Conservatorship Documents
  • Deficiencies
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Small Decedent Estate Assistance

  • Probate Petitions
  • Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions
  • Petitions to Determine Succession of Real Property
  • Affidavits for Real Property of Small Value
  • Declarations for Collection/Transfer of Small Estates
  • Hearing Notices
  • Accounting Assistance

Please Note:
Riverside Legal Aid does not assist with Trusts.

Riverside Legal Aid is available for appointment, virtual, and in-person assistance to those who qualify. 

Please call (951) 682-7968 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Free Walk-In Clinic Flyer

Probate Accounting: Riverside Legal Aid            

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Riverside Legal Aid Free Probate Accounting Workshop In-Person in Riverside

This Free Probate Accounting Workshop is provided by Riverside Legal Aid.

  • Riverside Legal Aid is available for in-person assistance The 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • LOCATION: 4129 Main Street, Suite 101 Riverside, CA 92501
  • Appointments Preferred. Walk-Ins Welcome.
  • Individualized one-on-one attorney consultation and accounting schedules review. 

Please print and bring the forms relevant to your case: 

For questions, call: 951-682-7968  

For more information, visit the Riverside Legal Aid Accounting Workshop page.

Law Library Events: Riverside County Law Library

Riverside County Law Library

Riverside County Law Library provides access to legal research assistance and resources including Westlaw, LexisNexis, Nolo self-help guidebooks, treatises, and more. Law library staff help to facilitate access to legal information and can assist with recommending resources from their collection but cannot provide legal advice or guidance.

Legal aid workshops, presentations, and events are held in collaboration with local organizations and volunteer attorneys at all three locations. For upcoming events, visit their events calendar.

 

Probate Self Help Event Calendar

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