Los Angeles County Superior Court — Probate Division
Los Angeles County Probate Accounting & Examiner Notes Guide
Accounting for 28.7% of California's Estate & Trust caseload (12,051 filings / 18,304 total probate matters in FY 2024–25), LASC probate examiners conduct strict pre-hearing scrutiny under Chapter 4 Local Rules.
FY 2024–25 E&T Filings
12,051
28.7% of CA Statewide
E&T Clearance Rate
82.5%
2026 Court Statistics Report
Probate Notes Posted
2 Weeks Prior
Online Access Portal
Supplement Cutoff
3rd Court Day
LASC Local Rule 4.4
LASC Probate Courthouses
- Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Central District):
111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse (North District):
42011 4th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Common LASC Examiner Accounting Rejections & How We Clear Them
1. Summary of Account vs. DE-160 / Form 706 Breaks: LASC examiners immediately flag even a $0.01 variance between initial Property on Hand and filed Form DE-160/161 or between Schedule B/D gain-loss math and brokerage closing statements. Reconciling Form 706 vs. DE-160 stock unit counts before drafting prevents continuances. See our Carry Value vs. FMV Guide.
2. Statutory Fee Base Errors (§§ 10800 & 10810): Examiners audit whether inter-account transfers or gross sale proceeds accidentally landed in Schedule A, or whether Schedule D losses were omitted from the fee base. Verify your computation upfront with our Statutory Probate Fee Calculator.
3. Rapid 3-to-5 Day Emergency Clearance Support: When LASC Probate Notes surface 2 weeks before hearing, leaving an actionable window until the Rule 4.4 third-court-day cutoff, our team offers expedited 3–5 business day turnaround to restate Schedules A–F so counsel can file verified supplements on time.
Los Angeles Probate Accounting FAQs
When are Los Angeles County Superior Court Probate Notes posted before a hearing?
Los Angeles County Superior Court posts Probate Notes approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date through the Access Your Probate Notes portal so attorneys and fiduciaries can identify examiner defects early.
What is the LASC deadline to file clearing supplements and revised accountings?
Under LASC Local Rules Chapter 4, Rule 4.4, responsive clearing supplements, verified declarations, and amended schedules must be filed no later than the third (3rd) court day preceding the scheduled hearing.
Which Los Angeles courthouses hear probate and trust accounting petitions?
Most Los Angeles County probate and trust matters are heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012), while North District matters are heard at the Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse (42011 4th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534).