Petition for Order Modifying Trust Due to Changed Circumstances
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PR0001752 IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL R. PARSONS
Petition for Letters Testamentary, filed by Candace Lind on 4/6/26.
Ruling. This matter is continued to August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Petitioner is ordered to: 1. Either lodge the original Will or file an authenticated copy of the Will. (Prob. Code, § 12521(a)(1).)
2. File an authenticated copy of the order admitting the will to probate in the Idaho Court, or other evidence of the establishment or proof of the will in accordance with the law of the State of Idaho. (Prob. Code, § 12521(a)(2).)
3. File a Supplement to Petition that provides the following information: a. Notice. (Prob. Code, § 1208(b).): i. Who is the Trustee of the Parsons Family Trust’ ii. If Petitioner is the sole Trustee, who are the beneficiaries, and did they receive proper notice’ iii. If Petitioner is not the Trustee, did Trustee receive proper notice’ b. Name, relationship, age, and address of each party named in response to the above. (Pet., Item 8.)
4. File Proof of Service showing that all interested parties named in response to Issue 3 received at least fifteen days’ notice of the Petition on the mandatory form “Notice of Petition to Administer Estate.” (Judicial Council Forms, form DE-121; Prob. Code, § 8110.)
5. All documents must be lodged or filed at least five court days prior to hearing. (Super. Ct. Marin County, Local Rules, rule 6.2(b), Filing, Hearing, and Continuance Procedures.)
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PR0001754 IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD R. P. ENDY AND SHIRLEY K. ENDY REVOC ABLE TRUST
Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets, filed by Deborah Endy-Koffler and Douglas P. Endy on 4/8/26.
Ruling. Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. Petitioner is ordered to submit a proposed Order to the Court, no later than five court days from the date of this hearing.
PR0001759 IN THE MATTER OF LISE SONNEN TRUST
Petition for Order Modifying Trust Due to Changed Circumstances Unanticipated by the Settlor, filed by Christopher Sheron on 4/10/26.
Ruling. Petitioner is directed to file an ex parte petition for appointment of a disinterested guardian ad litem for the minor children of Emily Lameiza. This matter is continued to July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for receipt of report from the appointed GAL.