PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES AND COSTS
TENTATIVE RULINGS
FOR: August 11, 2026
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In The Matter of The Marie Davis Supplemental Needs Trust 25PR000064
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES AND COSTS
TENTATIVE RULING: The Matter is CONTINUED to September 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A. There is, in the Court’s file, no proof of service of the Petition or Notice of Hearing on those listed in the Petition as entitled to such notice. “The court lacks jurisdiction to
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