San Mateo County Probate Advance — Get Cash in 24–48 Hours

San Mateo County runs along the San Francisco Peninsula, from Daly City in the north to Palo Alto at the southern tip. It is one of the wealthiest counties in California, with high-value residential real estate in cities like Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame, and Menlo Park. All San Mateo County probate cases are handled at the San Mateo County Superior Court. Most cases take 12 to 18 months to close, leaving heirs waiting on money they’ve already inherited.

 

How much can I borrow against my inheritance in San Mateo County?

ProbateLend provides advances from $1,500 to $200,000 based on your estimated share of the estate. We review the petition for probate filed with the San Mateo County Superior Court to determine the estate's assets and the number of heirs. You don't need good credit or a job — your inheritance is the only thing that matters. Once approved, funds are wired to your account in 24 to 48 hours.
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San Mateo County Probate Advance — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the San Mateo County probate court located?

All San Mateo County probate cases are handled at the San Mateo County Superior Court, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. There are no branch courts for probate in San Mateo County. You can look up your case on the San Mateo County Superior Court website using your case number.

No. Many heirs live outside San Mateo County — or outside California entirely. As long as the probate case is filed in San Mateo County Superior Court, you qualify. We work with heirs remotely and handle everything by phone, email, and secure document upload.

Yes. San Mateo County has some of the highest residential property values in California. High-value estates can take additional time to appraise and sell through the court confirmation process. A probate advance gives you access to your inheritance share now while the estate works through those steps.

 

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Free Probate Advance Consultation

If you need a small or large advance, we can help. We explain the probate advance timeline and when you can expect your inheritance money.  There is no cost to apply.

If you need a probate advance and are currently involved in a probate case in San Mateo County, fill out the form at bottom below and one of 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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.  Get your inheritance cash in as little as 24 hours.  Our streamlined underwriting helps get your probate advance 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 With a San Mateo County Probate Advance

All San Mateo County probate cases are filed and heard at the San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood City. There are no branch probate courts in San Mateo County — every case goes through this single location.

To get started, we need your probate case number. We use that to look up your case on the San Mateo County Superior Court website and review the petition for probate. The petition shows us the estate assets, the number of heirs, and whether the estate is under full or limited authority. We do not need the case to be close to closing — we can fund advances at any stage of the probate process.

How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County?

San Mateo County probate cases typically take 12 to 18 months, though estates with high-value real estate or complex assets often run longer. The San Mateo County Superior Court handles probate for one of the most expensive real estate markets in the state.

Properties in cities like Menlo Park, Atherton, and Hillsborough routinely appraise in the millions, and the court confirmation process for property sales adds additional hearings and scheduling delays. Estates that include business interests, investment accounts, or multiple properties can extend the timeline further.

A probate advance does not speed up the court process. What it does is give you access to your inheritance now so you’re not waiting on the court to close the case before you can use your money.

Need a San Mateo County Probate Attorney?

If you need legal help with a San Mateo County probate case, our California Probate Attorney Directory lists attorneys serving San Mateo County. An attorney can help with filing the petition, navigating court hearings, and managing the estate through to final distribution.

A probate advance from ProbateLend is not a substitute for legal representation. If you’re an heir waiting on a case that’s already in progress, we can provide the advance while your attorney handles the legal side.

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