Spousal Property
March 16, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
12. 25PR0224 ESTATE OF TUTTLE-THOMAS Spousal Property
Decedent died on August 5 2025, survived by a spouse (Petitioner), her mother, and two minor children. This matter was heard on September 29, 2025, and the Court instructed the Petitioner to appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor children.
The Petition did not indicate whether the decedent died testate or intestate.
The Petition indicated that the decedent and surviving spouse had a written agreement for division of the property, but no agreement was attached to the Petition. TENTATIVE RULING #12: APPEARANCES ARE REQUIRED AT 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, IN DEPARTMENT NINE.
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