IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL
Petition for Orders Approving First and Final Account
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PR0001010 IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL
First and Final Account and Report of Resigning Executor and Petition for Orders: (1) Approving First and Final Account and Report of Resigning Executor; (2) Approving Waiver of Statutory Fees by Resigning Executor; (3) Authorizing Turnover of Estate Assets to Named and Petitioning Successor Executor, Ronald C. Stone, Once Appointed, for Final Distribution; and (4) for Discharge, filed by Ronald C. Stone on 4/6/26.
Ruling. Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. Successor Executor Ronald C. Stone is ordered to comply with the following future dates: 1. Status on Closing Estate. a. Either: (1) a Petition for Final Distribution; or (2) a Report of Status of Administration shall be filed by October 1, 2026, as required by Probate Code sections 12200-12201. b. A status hearing re filing the Petition or Report shall be set on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. i. If neither document has been timely filed, an appearance will be required. ii. If the Petition or Report is timely filed, the hearing will be set on October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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