First Accounting and Report of Guardian
counsel via surcharge to the conservator (Prob. Code, Sec.2620.2(b)(4)). If the estate qualifies, the conservator may request an order dispensing with accountings pursuant to Probate Code section 2628. This may often be accomplished by submission of a declaration (Judicial Council Form MC-030) ex parte. As the Court's representative, the Court Investigator is required to visit the conservatee to make advisements and determine ongoing need in accordance with Probate Code section 1851. The Court Investigator must be served with a copy of the accounting. In Santa Maria, it should be sent to 312-C E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. In Santa Barbara, it should be sent to 118 E. Figueroa, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 160 543 3416 Passcode: 5053334
Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Bassam R Rifai et al Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Bassam R Rifai et al Case Number
Case Type Guardianship Hearing Date / Time Tue, 06/02/2026 - 09:00 Nature of Proceedings First Accounting and Report of Guardian Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following is noted for the Court at the hearing: Discrepancy no. 1 - Notice is defective. Petitioner must serve notice of the accounting pursuant to Probate Code section 1460. Notice in this case was not given to anyone. Discrepancy no. 2 - Accounting period is incorrect. The guardian was appointed on November 14, 2024, thus the accounting must begin from the date of appointment. (Prob.
Code, Sec. 1061(a).) Discrepancy no. 3 - No Schedule E. Accounting is missing Schedule E showing assets on hand at end of the accounting. Discrepancy no. 4 - No account statements. Account statements are not on file. Petitioner must submit original account statements for review that confirm the amounts on hand at the beginning and end of the accounting period. (Prob. Code, Sec. 2620.) Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.
Meeting ID: 160 543 3416 Passcode: 5053334
Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Briana Vargas Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Briana Vargas Case Number
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