IN THE MATTER OF HOLLY JEAN THOMAS
Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
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2026PRDE066711: IN THE MATTER OF HOLLY JEAN THOMAS 08/27/2026 in Department J6 Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
Notice is insufficient. Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (DE-121)states the notice was served by mail on 06/11/26 but the declaration is signed 06/10/26. The declaration cannot be signed prior to the date of service.
The will lists Crystal Varner, Kendra Thomas and Roland Thomas, III all either children or stepchildren of the decedent, have not been listed at #8 and have not been given notice as required. (Probate Code §8110)
#5.a.(7) or (8) not completed.
The relationships to decedent of the persons listed at #8 not given.
The court intends to continue the hearing to 11/19/26 at 10:30 a.m. in Department J6 for statutorily sufficient service of notice and a verified Supplement re the issues noted above.
The clerk shall give notice.
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