Contra Costa County Probate Advance — Get Cash in 24–48 Hours

Contra Costa County spans from the affluent hillside communities of Danville, Orinda, and Walnut Creek to the working-class cities of Richmond, Antioch, and Pittsburg along the bay. All probate cases — regardless of where in the county the decedent lived — are filed at a single courthouse in Martinez, the county seat. If you’re a named beneficiary in a Contra Costa County probate case, ProbateLend can advance you a portion of your inheritance in 24–48 hours. No credit check, no monthly payments, repaid only when the estate closes.

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Is a probate advance the same as a loan in Contra Costa County?

No. A probate advance is not a loan — it's an assignment of a portion of your future inheritance. There are no credit checks, no monthly payments, and no personal liability if the estate can't repay. You receive funds within 24–48 hours and repay only when probate closes. If the estate has insufficient assets, you owe nothing.
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Free Probate Advance Consultation

If you need a small or large advance, our team explains the probate advance timeline and when you can expect your inheritance money.  There is no cost to apply for an advance.

Involved in a probate case in Contra Costa County Probate Court? Fill out the form at the bottom below and our staff will reach out immediately.

To qualify for a cash advance, a probate case needs to be opened.  We will need a probate case number so we can complete our online research on the Contra Costa County Superior Court probate division website.

We Review Your Probate Documents

The most important document we inspect is the petition for probate filed in the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The petition discloses the assets listed in the estate, the number of heirs, if there is a will attached to the estate, and whether the probate is full or limited authority.

Your credit and employment history is not a consideration.  An advance is not a loan. As such, we are primarily concerned with estimating your expected share of inheritance.

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Quick Underwriting Decisions

No need to wait for the probate process to finish.  You can receive your inheritance advance in as little as 24 hours after we receive your application and documents.  Our streamlined underwriting guarantees you get your inheritance money fast.

Funds are wired directly to your bank account.  We can also express mail a cashiers check–it’s your choice.  How you spend your money is up to you.  

You get the immediate cash you need.  We are paid when the probate case concludes, at final distribution.  One of the benefits of an advance is if there are insufficient funds to repay us, that is our problem, not yours.

What to Expect as a Contra Costa County Probate Heir

All Contra Costa County probate cases are filed at the Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez, located at 725 Court Street. Martinez is the county seat and the only probate courthouse serving the entire county — from Richmond and El Cerrito in the west to Brentwood and Discovery Bay in the east.

We look up your case directly on the Contra Costa Superior Court website using the case number. In most situations we can pull the filing details without you needing to gather documents upfront.

Once we review the petition for probate and estimate your inheritance share, funds can typically be wired to your account within 24–48 hours. No credit check, no monthly payments, repaid only at final distribution.

Contra Costa County Probate Advance Q & A

Where are Contra Costa County probate cases filed?

All Contra Costa County probate cases are filed at the Contra Costa County Superior Court at 725 Court Street in Martinez, CA 94553. Martinez is the county seat and the only probate courthouse for the entire county. If you need help locating your case, we can search the Contra Costa Superior Court website using the decedent’s name or case number.

Most Contra Costa County probate cases take 12 to 18 months. The county’s probate caseload reflects its large and diverse population — from high-value estates in Danville and Orinda to more modest estates in Antioch and Richmond. Cases involving real property that requires court confirmation of sale, contested wills, or multiple creditors can run longer. Hearing dates at the Martinez courthouse are typically scheduled several months out.

Not directly. Whether the estate includes a home in Blackhawk, a condo in Concord, or a rental property in Richmond, what matters is the total estimated value of the estate and your expected share. We base the advance on those figures regardless of where in the county the property is located.

The two things we need are the probate case number and a copy of the petition for probate filed with the Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez. Credit history and income are not factors. The advance is based entirely on your estimated share of the estate. Full details: Get an Inheritance Advance: Required Documents.

Yes. Many heirs live outside the county where the probate case is filed — in San Francisco, Alameda County, or elsewhere in California. Your physical location doesn’t affect eligibility. What matters is that the probate case is open in Contra Costa County and you are a named heir or beneficiary with an expected distribution.

How Long Does Probate Take in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County probate typically runs 12 to 18 months for a straightforward estate. All cases funnel through the single courthouse in Martinez, and the court’s caseload reflects a large, diverse county population. Hearing dates are typically set months out from the time of filing.

Contra Costa estates vary widely in complexity. The affluent communities of Lamorinda — Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda — and the Danville/San Ramon corridor frequently produce high-value estates with significant real property. These can involve court confirmation of sale and specialized appraisals that add time. On the other end, estates in the county’s more urban western cities tend to be simpler but still subject to the same court scheduling delays.

A probate advance from ProbateLend gives you access to part of your inheritance while you wait — no debt, no credit check, no monthly payments, repaid only when the estate closes.

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