Estate of Bernard James Crane

August 31, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings

1. 26PR0215 ESTATE OF BERNARD JAMES CRANE PROBATE WILL/LETTERS

Decedent died testate on April 10, 2026, survived by two adult children. Petitioner is decedent’s son. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Petitioner, John H. Crane, was named as Executor in the Will. The Will was lodged with the court on July 27, 2026, and is admitted to probate. The Will waives bond. Waivers of bond have been filed with the court by the beneficiaries. A Duties/Liabilities Statement (DE 147) was filed on July 27, 2026, but there is no DE- 147S form on file with the court, as required by Local Rules of El Dorado County Superior Court, Rule 10.02.10.

Proof of service of notice of the hearing on the Petition was filed on July 29, 2026. Proof of publication was filed on August 14, 2026. TENTATIVE RULING #1: ABSENT OBJECTION THE PETITION IS GRANTED AS REQUESTED CONTINGENT UPON THE FILING OF THE DE-147S IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES OF EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, RULE 10.02.10. 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, AUGUST 30, 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. IF A PARTY OR PARTIES WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY, INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE APPEARANCES CAN BE FOUND ON THE COURT’S WEBSITE.

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