Division 1: Probate Rules
California Rules of Court — Probate and Mental Health Rules – 2026
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Rules 7.1–7.5
Chapter 2: Notices, Publication, and Service
Rules 7.50–7.55
Chapter 3: Pleadings
Rules 7.101–7.104
Chapter 4: Appointment of Executors and Administrators
Rules 7.150–7.151
Chapter 5: Bonding of Personal Representatives, Guardians, Conservators, and Trustees
Rules 7.201–7.207
Chapter 6: Independent Administration of Estates
Rules 7.250–7.250
Chapter 7: Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions
Rules 7.301–7.301
Chapter 9: Creditors' Claims
Rules 7.401–7.403
Chapter 10: Sales of Real and Personal Property
Rules 7.451–7.454
Chapter 11: Inventory and Appraisal
Rules 7.501–7.501
Chapter 12: Accounts and Reports of Executors, Administrators, Conservators, and Guardians
Rules 7.550–7.576
Chapter 14: Preliminary and Final Distributions
Rules 7.650–7.652
Chapter 15: Compensation of Personal Representatives and Attorneys
Rules 7.700–7.707
Chapter 16: Compensation in All Matters Other Than Decedents' Estates
Rules 7.750–7.776
Chapter 17: Contested Hearings and Trials
Rules 7.801–7.802
Chapter 19: Trusts
Rules 7.901–7.903
Chapter 20: Claims of Minors and Persons With Disabilities
Rules 7.950–7.955
Chapter 21: Guardianships
Rules –7.1020
Chapter 22: Conservatorships
Rules 7.1050–7.1063
Chapter 23: Appointed Counsel
Rules 7.1101–7.1105