In the Matter of George C. Kates III
Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Failure to File Status Report or Petition for Final Distribution
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202100556723PRWT: In the Matter of George C. Kates III 07/22/2026 in Department J6 Court's Order to Show Cause re: Failure to File Status Report or Petition for Final Distribution
This is an OSC re: Failure to File Status Report or Petition for Final Distribution.
An I&A was due within 4 months after letters were first issued, but Petitioner filed an I&A over 3 years and 10 months after letters issued.
Petitioner failed to file a timely § 12200 report or petition for final distribution.
Notice to the FTB was sent on 10/29/25, 3 years and 8 months after letters issued.
Now after having had four and a half years to close this estate, Petitioner seeks another continuance to 11/4/26. The Court intends to grant a continuance to 8/27/26, 9:00 a.m., in J6. Petitioner will be directed to appear with the tax professional to explain the EIN problem and explain why the issue was not discovered and fixed sooner.
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