GUARDIANSHIP OF TERA, TRISTA & TRINITY TRUJILLO

mother and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice to these parties. The mother must be personally served in order to move forward on the Petition. Prob. Code § 1511(b). Alternatively, the mother can sign a consent and waiver of notice (GC-211, section 4), in lieu of being served.

The Confidential Guardian Screening Form (GC-212) for Theresa Wheeler is incomplete as to attachment 3. An amended GC-212 is required to be filed. The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on June 23, 2026, and the Children’s Services report filed on July 1, 2026, which both recommend Petition. The Court will inquire whether the children are or may be Indian children. If Petitioners have reason to know that the children are Indian children, they must make further inquiry to learn about the children’s Indian heritage.

This matter is continued to Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the continued hearing date. Petitioners are required to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the Petition, on the mother. In the alternative, if Petitioners cannot serve the mother, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioners to locate and serve her and why she cannot be served, to permit the Court to dispense with notice. Warning: Failure to properly effect service or provide adequate basis to dispense with service as to the necessary parties will result in denial of the Petition. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

GUARDIANSHIP OF TERA, TRISTA & TRINITY TRUJILLO CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033316 This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person. The Petition was filed by the minors’ aunt and uncle, Teri and Mike Bidwell. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on April 3, 2026, and are set to expire today unless further extended.

An amended proof of service for the paternal grandmother has been filed which indicates timely service for the previous hearing date of May 11, 2026. The matter has been properly noticed. No objections have been raised. The paperwork appears to be in order. The Court will inquire whether the children are or may be Indian children. If Petitioners have reason to know that the children are Indian children, they must make further inquiry to learn about the children’s Indian heritage.

The Court has reviewed and considered the Court Investigator’s report filed on May 5, 2026, and agrees with the recommendation to grant the Petition. The Court FINDS it would be detrimental for the children to be with either parent or any parent objecting to the guardianship, the guardianship is in the children’s best interest, and the guardianship is necessary and convenient. The proposed guardians are suitable.

The Court GRANTS the Petition. Visitation shall be at the Guardians’ discretion. A proposed Order Appointing Guardian has been lodged and will be executed by the Court. Annual Review is set for Monday, July 12, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. A completed Confidential Guardianship Status Report (GC-251) must be submitted one (1) month prior to the hearing on the Annual Review pursuant to Probate Code § 1513.2. The Court reminds the Guardians they are

responsible for maintaining a current address on file with the Court at all times. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.