Estate of Patrick McDaniel
Petition for Final Distribution and Waiver of Accounting
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CASE NUMBER: 25PB-0032921 This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on the Petition for Final Distribution and Waiver of Accounting. An amended Petition has been filed which sufficiently addresses the issues raised on June 29, 2026. However, the matter has not been properly noticed. A new Notice of Hearing has not been filed for today’s date and the proof of service for the guardian ad litem filed on July 21, 2026, fails to indicate a Notice of Hearing was served. The Court notes notice to the Franchise Tax Board and Victim’s Compensation Board was not provided until July 6, 2026.
The Court will continue this matter to allow Petitioner to provide proper notice to the guardian ad litem and to allow time for the Franchise Tax Board and Victim’s Compensation Board to file a claim if necessary. The matter is continued to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Department 44 for further proceedings on the Petition for Final Distribution and Waiver of Accounting. Petitioner is required to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the amended Petition, on the guardian ad litem.
No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
ESTATE OF MARK MORRIS
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