Letters of Administration
March 16, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
10. 25PR0341 ESTATE OF MOULTON Letters of Administration
Decedent died intestate on January 3, 2025. Petitioner is decedent’s granddaughter.
The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on February 5, 2026.
Proof of service of notice of the hearing on the Petition was filed on February 5, 2026.
Proof of publication was filed on February 27, 2026.
TENTATIVE RULING #10: 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, MARCH 15, 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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