Glenn County probate cases are handled at the Superior Court’s Main Courthouse in Willows, and as of January 1, 2026, nearly every probate document has to be filed electronically. If you’re settling an estate here, here’s what’s changed, what the court still requires in person, and what to expect on timeline.
Glenn County Probate Court Location and Contact
All probate matters are handled at the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn, 526 West Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988, (530) 934-6446. The public counter is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Civil and probate filings route through option 4 on the main line; the Self Help Center has its own number, (530) 934-7114.
Mandatory eFiling for All Probate Matters (New as of 2026)
Under the court’s amended Local Rule 2.5, effective January 1, 2026, Glenn County now requires electronic filing for all probate matters, along with all civil, family law, and juvenile dependency cases. This is a real shift from the county’s earlier, more paper-based process. Filings go through an approved third-party Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP), not a court-run portal, and each electronically filed envelope carries a $3.50 court fee on top of whatever the EFSP itself charges.
Self-represented individuals are exempt from the mandatory eFiling requirement under California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2), though the court encourages voluntary use. A handful of document types can never be efiled regardless of case type, most notably any will, codicil, or testamentary trust, plus bonds, subpoenaed documents, and sealed filings, so an original will still has to be lodged with the court in person or by mail.
How Long Does Probate Take in Glenn County?
Per the court’s own probate division page, a typical Glenn County probate case runs 9 months to a year and a half, and can take longer depending on the estate’s complexity, whether real property needs to be sold, or whether any heirs contest the proceedings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Glenn County probate court located?
Probate cases are handled at the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn, 526 West Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988, (530) 934-6446.
Do I have to eFile my probate documents in Glenn County?
Yes, as of January 1, 2026, eFiling is mandatory for all probate matters under Local Rule 2.5, unless you’re self-represented, in which case it’s optional. Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts can never be efiled and must be filed in person or by mail regardless.
How much does eFiling cost in Glenn County?
The court charges $3.50 per electronically filed envelope on top of any fees the eFiling Service Provider charges separately. The court’s own $3.50 fee is waived for parties filing under an approved fee waiver.
How long does probate take in Glenn County?
Typically 9 months to a year and a half, sometimes longer depending on the estate’s complexity, real property involved, or contested claims.
Can I get money from my inheritance before Glenn County probate closes?
Yes. A probate advance lets qualified heirs and beneficiaries access a portion of their expected inheritance before the estate distributes, independent of how long the court case takes. See how probate advances work for details.
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