Pro Per Probate Pathways

Your step-by-step guide from confusion to clarity in probate court

Pro Per Probate Pathways is designed for Californians who can’t afford a lawyer but refuse to stay silent. These educational courses walk you through the probate process in clear, practical steps—so you can understand where you stand before deciding how to move forward.

Start with the FREE course, Do I Belong in Probate Court? to learn whether your situation meets the three threshold issues courts consider first: timing (statute of limitations), standing, and the legal grounds probate courts hear. Next, Do I Have a Strong Case? helps you understand common legal grounds, such as lack of capacity and undue influence, and how evidence fits into decision-making. If you choose to represent yourself, How Do I File My Petition? guides you through drafting, filing, and serving your probate petition.

Step 1. (FREE)

Do I Belong in Probate? Standing, Statute of Limitations, and Legal Grounds

[California Edition] This short course helps you determine whether your situation even belongs in probate court by walking through the three issues courts consider first: timing, standing, and court type. It’s designed to help you get oriented before making any decision or taking action.

👉 Sign Up for the Free Course

Step 2. ($197)

Do I have a Strong Case?

Legal Grounds, Evidence and Your Next Steps

[California Edition] This course helps you evaluate whether your concerns rise to legally recognized grounds and have the evidence to support them. By the end, you’ll be better equipped to decide whether to consult an attorney, gather more information, or move forward on your own.

👉 Sign Up for the Case Prep Court

Step 3. ($1997)

How Do I File My Petition?

Writing, Formatting and Serving

Your Case

[California Edition] This step-by-step course teaches you how to draft, file, and properly serve a probate petition in California court. It’s designed for people who have decided to move forward and want a clear, procedural roadmap—without legal promises or guarantees.

👉 Join the Wait list HERE

Not sure where to begin?

Before spending thousands on a probate attorney, take the free Do I have a Probate Case Quiz to find out if meet the three requirements for probate court.

Do I Have a Probate Case Quiz