Estate of Patrick C. O’Brien
Petition for Letters of Administration
Motion type
Ruling
August 31, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
14. 26PR0216 ESTATE OF PATRICK C. O'BRIEN LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Decedent died intestate on July 28, 2026, survived by one adult child. Petitioner is decedent’s son. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Waiver of bond has been filed with the court by the heir. A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on July 28, 2026. Pursuant to Probate Code § 1201, proof of service of notice of the hearing is not required because Petitioner is the only beneficiary of the estate. Proof of publication was filed on August 26, 2026.
TENTATIVE RULING #14: 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, 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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