Guardianship of Joseph Matthew Reggiardo, Jr.

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR

APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Petitioner did not provide sufficient notice of the hearing or service of the Petition on the Minors’ Mother or Maternal Grandfather. The evidence of service in the Court file demonstrates service on James Giller on August 8, 2026, which is 13 days’ notice. (See 8/13/26 POS.) However, 15 days’ notice is required. (See Prob. Code, § 1511.) The evidence of service in the Court file demonstrates service on Mother via text message. (See 6/5/26 POS.) However, personal service on the Minors’ parents is required. (Ibid.) “The court lacks jurisdiction to rule on a [petition] that has not been properly noticed for hearing on the date in question.” (Diaz v. Prof. Community Management, Inc. (2017) 16 Cal.App.5th 1190, 1204- 05.)

That said, the court investigator report reflects that both Mother and Maternal Grandfather were interviewed regarding the underlying Petition and that Maternal Grandfather reported he does not support the Petition. Moreover, the Court notes that Mother appeared at the June 10, 2026 Hearing for Temporary Guardianship, at which this August 21, 2026 Hearing on Permanent Guardianship was confirmed. Thus, the Court believes there is a likelihood that Mother and Maternal Grandfather will appear at the hearing as noticed, prepared to proceed on the Petition hearing.

Thus, in the interests of judicial efficiency, Petitioner’s appearance is required. If Mother and Maternal Grandfather do not appear at the hearing, however, the Court will continue the present Petition to allow Petitioner to provide sufficient notice to Mother and Maternal Grandfather.

Guardianship of Joseph Matthew Reggiardo, Jr. 26PR000140

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR’S ESTATE

APPEARANCE REQUIRED

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