2017 February Updates & Information

 

 

eFile throughout California with DDS Legal
 
DDS Legal is a
Certified eFiling
Service Provider
(EFSP)
(Electronic Filing
Service Provider)
 
eFiling coming soon to:
 
Los Angeles Probate
Butte Superior
 
Courts now accepting eFiling:
 
Alameda Superior
Fresno Superior
Kern Superior
Kings Superior
Merced Superior
Monterey Superior
Napa Superior
Orange Superior
San Diego Superior
San Francisco Superior
San Luis Obispo Superior
San Mateo Superior
Santa Barbara Superior
Santa Clara Superior
Santa Cruz Superior
San Mateo Superior
Sutter Superior
Yuba Superior
 
Not all case types are accepted in the above courts.  For case types accepting eFilings, contact our Statewide eFiling experts:
 
Call 888-512-9990 or
 
 
 
 
efiling  

Questions, please contact:

 

Los Angeles 213-482-5555

Orange 714-662-5555

San Diego 619-263-5555

Statewide 888-512-9990

 

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LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR
PROBATE EFILING BEGINS IN 2017
  
Effective June 5, 2017 , Los Angeles Superior Court will mandate electronic filing (eFiling) of all documents filed in the Probate Division except for the following

1. Peremptory challenges or challenges for cause of a judicial officer (CCP ยง170.6 or 170.1)
2. Original testamentary instruments (wills & codicils), letters, original trust documents, and bond or undertaking documents
3. Trial and hearing exhibits
4. Documents filed in civil cases that are related for handling in the probate division
5. Lodged documents

The Probate Division will accept electronic filings as of May 1, 2017, one month prior to implementation of mandatory eFiling, to facilitate the transition.

During the permissive phase, documents may be presented for filing at the clerk's office or may be submitted electronically.

Filings received after midnight are deemed filed as of the next business day.

A public meeting to provide information regarding electronic filing is scheduled at noon on Feb. 16, 2017, in Room 222, located on the 2 nd floor of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles 90012.
 
Immediately following the presentation, the electronic filing service providers (EFSP's) will be available to answer questions in Room 522, located on the 5 th floor of the courthouse.
 
DDS Legal is a Certified EFSP
 
DDS Legal will be in attendance to answer any question
 
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR
PROBATE eFILINGS, begins in May 2017

With DDS Legal, you can eFile 2 ways:
 
1) eFile through DDS eFiling Portal, or
 
2) Keep your route and DDS Legal will convert paper filings and submit eFilings on your behalf

eFile throughout California    
 
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR
PROBATE CHANGE TO EX PARTE FILING SCHEDULE - EFFECTIVE SAME AS EFILING
  
Effective June 5, 2017 , Los Angeles Superior Court will change the schedule for processing of ex parte documents in the Probate Division. 

Local Rule 4.12(a) will be amended by order of the Presiding Judge, as follows:

The Probate Division will require ex parte applications and all supporting documents to be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. one court (business) day prior to the date of the ex parte application.

Any written opposition shall be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte application.

Attorneys are required to electronically file (eFile) ex parte applications and any opposition.

Any written opposition eFiled after 4:00 p.m. requires that a courtesy copy be submitted to the Probate Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ex parte application.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.253(b)(2) and Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, self-represented litigants are exempt from mandatory electronic filing.

Self-represented litigants may choose to eFile or conventionally file their documents in the Clerk's Office.

Appearance by the applicant and the proposed order are required on the day of the ex parte application. These documents shall be brought to the Probate Division Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte application.

Parties and attorneys appearing on the ex parte application shall report to the Probate Division's Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the ex parte application.

The foregoing does not change the notice and other requirements for an ex parte application under Local Rule 4.12 or under California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1200, et. seq.
 
HOLIDAY - Lincoln's Birthday Abe Lincoln
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
  

This Monday, February 13, Superior Courts will be closed observing Lincoln's Birthday.

 

Federal Courts and DDS Legal will be open.

 

Any work picked up Monday will be presented to Superior Courts Tuesday or beyond, work for Federal Courts will be completed as requested.

 

If your office will be closed, please let your daily, court expert know so that we may adjust the route. 

THANK YOU - WE LOVE YOU ...
VALENTINES DAY AND EVERY DAY !
 

Thank you for being part of the DDS Legal family - you make us feel special today, Valentines Day, and everyday


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HOLIDAY - Presidents' Day Presidents Day
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
  

Monday, February 20, ALL Courts will be closed observing Presidents' Day.

 

DDS Legal will be closed.

 

If you require immediate assistance, we are always available 24/7, call 888-512-9990

2017 COURT HOLIDAYS
  

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Los Angeles 213-482-5555

Orange 714-662-5555

San Diego 619-263-5555

Statewide 888-512-9990

 

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