Letters of Administration
April 13, 2026 Dept. 9 Probate Tentative Rulings
14. 26PR0029 ESTATE OF SLOAN Letters of Administration
Decedent died intestate on December 28, 2025, survived by a large number of cousins. Petitioner is decedent’s cousin. The Petition requests full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Waivers of bond have not been filed with the court by the heirs. The value of the estate is $1,237,000. A Duties/Liabilities statement (DE 147/DE 147s) was filed on February 5, 2026. Proof of service of notice of the hearing on the Petition was filed on February 20, 2026. Proof of publication was filed on March 5, 2026.
TENTATIVE RULING #14: ABSENT OBJECTION THE PETITION IS GRANTED AS REQUESTED. ANY PERSON WHO HAS AN OBJECTION MAY MAKE IT ANY TIME, EVEN ORALLY AT THE HEARING (PROBATE CODE § 1043). A STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION HEARING IS SET FOR 8:30 A.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2027, IN DEPARTMENT NINE. PETITIONER OR COUNSEL ARE ORDERED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR, OR FILE A STATUS UPDATE WITH THE COURT AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THAT HEARING.
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