Petition for Return of Assets
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Judge James T. Chou Department C 9:00 Calendar
PR0000324 IN THE MATTER OF TERRY ANN ARNAUD
Report of Status of Administration, filed by Kristen Arnaud on 4/29/26.
Ruling. Absent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved. Personal Representative 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 May 13, 2027, as required by Probate Code sections 12200-12201. b. A status hearing re filing the Petition or Report shall be set on June 3, 2027, 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 June 3, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.
PR0000354 IN THE MATTER OF THE STEVEN J. KAUFMAN DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT
1. Verified Petition for (1) Order Setting Aside Trust Amendment Due to Incapacity; and (2) Declaratory Relief Regarding Incapacity of Steven Kaufman, filed by Alon Adani on 1/12/24.
2. Status conference and further setting.
Ruling. The parties are ordered to appear.
PR0000414 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHRISTOPHER LOUIS VACCARO, JR., REVOCABLE DISCRETIONARY SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
Petition for Return of Assets Pursuant to Probate Code Section 850, filed by Christopher Vaccaro, Jr. on 10/25/25.
Ruling. Pursuant to the Court’s May 29, 2026, order, this matter is continued to August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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