Status of Administration
April 13, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
15. 24PR0030 ESTATE OF SHIPMAN Status of Administration
Since the prior Status of Administration hearing and the filing of the Inventory and Appraisal on April 14, 2025, several documents have been filed with the Court.
On February 18, 2026, an assignment executed by decedent’s brother and a beneficiary of decedent’s Will, was filed by the Administrator. The document assigns Charles Shipman’s interest in the estate’s real property to Michael Shipman, the Administrator.
On March 27, 2026, a Declaration was filed by the Administrator on behalf of Cherlyn Arrington, the mother of decedent’s granddaughter Brieana, requesting certain listed items of personal property be transferred to decedent’s granddaughter in accordance with her understanding of decedent’s wishes. The items include:
• Chinese globe featuring tiger motif • Photographs of Brieana displayed throughout the residence • Handmade dollhouse created by Mr. Shipman • Piano believed to have been intended for • Building plans relating to Tahoe property located in Mr. Shipman’s office
TENTATIVE RULING #15: APPEARANCES ARE REQUIRED AT 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, IN DEPARTMENT NINE.
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