Letters Testamentary
April 13, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
9. 26PR0021 ESTATE OF JOHNSON Letters Testamentary
Decedent died testate on January 6, 2026, survived by three adult children. Petitioner is decedent’s son. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. The Will is attached to the Petition and is admitted to probate. Petitioner was named as Executor in the Will. The Will waives bond. * * * A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on February 2, 2026. Proof of service of notice of the hearing on the Petition was filed on February 20, 2026. Proof of publication was filed on March 5, 2026.
TENTATIVE RULING #9: ABSENT OBJECTION THE PETITION IS GRANTED AS REQUESTED. ANY PERSON WHO HAS AN OBJECTION MAY MAKE IT ANY TIME, EVEN ORALLY AT THE HEARING (PROBATE CODE § 1043). A STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION HEARING IS SET FOR 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2027, IN DEPARTMENT NINE. PETITIONER OR COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR, OR FILE A STATUS UPDATE WITH THE COURT AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THAT HEARING.
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