Guardianship of Arian Anthony Santos

Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Final Distribution Tentative Ruling Appearances required. The following must be submitted: Supplement re: Address Change for Heirs. Three heirs were served notice of this petition at addresses that differ from those listed in the initial Petition for Letters of Administration. Please submit supplement explaining why the service addresses now differ from those previously listed. Notice must be given 15 days prior to hearing, served on all known heirs at the address listed in the initial petition, unless that person changes addresses and that change of address is lodged with the court. (Prob.

Code, Sec.Sec. 11601, 1220, and 8002.) Notice must be sent to the person, not the person's representative. (Sec.1220.) Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ).

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Case Type Guardianship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Second Accounting and Report Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following must be submitted: Supplement re: Attorney's fees. This account was simple, and straight forward, and appears to have been compiled by an accountant paid out of the estate. Therefore, explanation is required to justify the $5,547.75 fee request. The descriptions of the work performed reveal that most of the work being billed was for work that was clerical, not legal in nature.

The rate this court usually allows for clerical work is $65 per hour. The supplement must show cause why the Court should approve any fees above $3,245. Furthermore, Overhead costs are not reimbursable. The supplement should also subtract any "overhead" costs from the costs request, that are in violation of Local Rule 1732(b). ("The following expenses are considered by the court to be a business expense and are not ordinarily reimbursable costs or fees: Photocopy expenses; Telephone charges; Computer research fees; Clerical services; Travel to and from court; and Communication with the probate examiner and/or attorney."

See also CCP 1033.5 (b)(3) ["Postage, telephone, and photocopying charges, except for exhibits."].)