The Estate of Joseph Bagnall
Letters Testamentary
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July 13, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
15. 26PR0160 THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH BAGNALL HEARING FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Decedent died testate on October 18, 2025, survived by one adult child. Petitioner is decedent’s daughter. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Nichole Bagnall was named as Executor in the Will. The Will was lodged with the court on June 1, 2026, and is admitted to probate. The Will waives bond. A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on June 1, 2026. Proof of service of notice of the hearing on the Petition was filed on June 2, 2026.
Proof of publication was filed on June 25, 2026. TENTATIVE RULING #15: 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). A STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION HEARING IS SET FOR 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 19, 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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