Estate of Miller
Letters Testamentary
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Parties
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April 6, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
8. 26PR0001 ESTATE OF MILLER Letters Testamentary
Decedent died intestate on September 5, 2024, survived by four adult children. Petitioner is decedent’s daughter. The other three daughters are Petitioner’s half-sisters. At the previous hearing the Court admitted the Will to probate and directed Petitioner to prepare an order that meets the requirements of Probate Code § 8223. The Court further found that Petitioner has exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to locate decedent’s three daughters and may serve proof of notice of this hearing by publication. The Court continued the hearing to allow Petitioner an opportunity to file proof of publication, which was filed on March 13, 2026. TENTATIVE RULING #8: 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). PETITIONER SHALL PREPARE AN ORDER THAT COMPLIES WITH PROBATE CODE § 8223. A STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION HEARING IS SET FOR 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 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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