Status Conference
April 13, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
4. 25PR0223 IN THE MATTER OF THE MILLER FAMILY TRUST Status Conference
Kathryn Cain, a licensed professional fiduciary, brought a Petition under Probate Code §17200(b)(10) to fill a vacancy as Trustee of the Miller Family Trust dated December 14, 1988 (“Trust”). The Trust was established by Charles and Carol Miller (“Settlors”) who are both still living but have been determined by physicians to be incapacitated and unable to serve as trustees. The Trust names Settlors’ two daughters, or Charles’ sister as successor trustees – all of whom are deceased. At the prior hearing on October 13, 2025, the Court appointed Kathryn Cain as trustee and set this date for a review hearing. TENTATIVE RULING #4: APPEARANCES ARE REQUIRED AT 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, IN DEPARTMENT NINE.
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