Petition
**Please contact Judicial Courtroom Assistant, Lesley Pace, at (831) 636-4057 x127 or lpace@sanbenitocourt.org with any objections or concerns. PR-26-00059 In re Estate of Sondra Peterman The Petition is APPROVED as requested. Bond is waived. Lucia Areias is appointed as referee. Full authority is granted to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.
The matter is set for hearing on May 3, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.
PR-26-00061 In re the Estate of Juan Manuel Diaz The Petition for Determination of Property Passing to the Surviving Spouse is APPROVED as requested.
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