Letters of Administration
May 4, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
17. 26PR0076 MATTER OF BRUNNER Letters of Administration
Decedent died intestate on January 26, 2026, survived by one adult sibling, who is the Petitioner. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Waiver of bond has been filed with the court by the heirs. A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on February 23, 2026. Pursuant to Probate Code § 1201, proof of service of notice of the hearing is not required because Petitioner is the only beneficiary of the estate. Proof of publication was filed on April 16, 2026.
TENTATIVE RULING #17: 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, MAY 3, 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.
IF A PARTY OR PARTIES WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY, INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE APPEARANCES CAN BE FOUND ON THE COURT’S WEBSITE.
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