Estate of Gary M. S. Paquet

The following must be submitted: Supplement re: Address Change for Heirs. Three heirs were served notice of this petition at addresses that differ from those listed in the initial Petition for Letters of Administration. Please submit supplement explaining why the service addresses now differ from those previously listed. Notice must be given 15 days prior to hearing, served on all known heirs at the address listed in the initial petition, unless that person changes addresses and that change of address is lodged with the court. (Prob. Code, §§ 11601, 1220, and 8002.) Notice must be sent to the person, not the person's representative. (§1220.) Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ). Tentative Ruling: Estate of George Stephen Cochran Tentative Ruling: Estate of George Stephen Cochran Case Number 23PR00491 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Final Distribution Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. Taking into account the "Response" filed on April 20, 2026, and the Declaration filed on April 24, 2026, the following defects persist and must be remedied before the petition may be granted: Amended Final Inventory and Appraisal - The Final Inventory and Appraisal still does not meet the requirements outlined in the Probate Code. There was no attempt to remedy this defect from the last hearing. The issue specifically is as follows: Contain certification that Change in Ownership Statement was filed with county recorder or assessor, unless decedent owned no real property (Prob. Code, 8800, subd. (d)) (i.e. Petitioner must file the appropriate notice indicated in Paragraph 5b, and check that box.) This defect may be remedied via Verified Supplement attesting to the compliance of Change in Ownership Statement with the County Recorder. Amendment to the Petition re: Actions under IAEA. Petitioner alleges at paragraph 17 that Petitioner did not take any action under the IAEA without prior court approval, but then admits at paragraph 29 that the only item of property in the Inventory and Appraisal (a home) was sold, and there is no record that Petitioner sought court confirmation of that sale. An amendment to the petition giving the requisite information was required before the last hearing. No amendment is on file. Amendment to the Petition re: proposed distribution. The proposed distribution differs from the distribution ordered by Decedent's Last Will and Testament. Specifically, there is no request to distribute the residue of Decedent's estate to Michelle Lynn Massey, nor any indication that the music rights indicated in the Last Will and Testament of Decedent have lapsed or adeemed. The Response and Declaration show that the personal representative identified the music rights as a legitimate property and is in the process of marshaling that property. The proposed small estate affidavit procedure may be sufficient for collecting that property in Ms. Massey's estate, but does nothing to remedy the proposed distribution from this estate, which it must flow from first. Supplement re: Escrow Statement. Escrow Statement is still not on file, nor was filed with the Response or Declaration. Because real property was sold, an Escrow Statement must be filed The escrow statement is a requisite filing to satisfy the final report requirements of the Probate Code (Prob. Code, § 10954(c)(1)), and the California Rules of Court (Rule 7.550): Allegations of all actions taken under IAEA, including: sales, purchases, or exchanges of assets (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(2)) changes in the form of assets (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(3)) assets on hand (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(4)) a list of costs of administration, IF reimbursement of administration costs is requested (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(7)) a list of the amount of any fees or commissions paid or to be paid (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(8)), and the calculation of such fees or commissions as described in CRC, Rule 7.705(b) (CRC, Rule 7.550(b)(9)) The requirements of Rule 7.550(b) mandate an escrow statement for any sale of real property must be submitted in support of the final report. Supplement re: Preliminary Distribution. Petitioner alleges at paragraph 28 that preliminary distribution of $55,000 was made. The Court did not approve this distribution, nor was any request made to distribute. Probate Code section 10520 grants limited authority to personal representatives with IAEA powers to make preliminary distributions without first seeking the approval of the court. IF 1) the time for filing claims has expired, (i.e., 4 months after letters are issued), and 2) it appears that the distribution may be made without loss to creditors or injury to the estate or any interested person, then 3) after giving notice of proposed action (Prob C §10510) a personal representative may distribute the following: (a) Income received during administration to the persons entitled under Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 10. (b) Household furniture and furnishings, motor vehicles, clothing, jewelry, and other tangible articles of a personal nature to the persons entitled to the property under the decedent's will, not to exceed an aggregate fair market value to all persons of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) computed cumulatively through the date of distribution. Fair market value shall be determined on the basis of the inventory and appraisal. (c) Cash to general pecuniary devisees entitled to it under the decedent's will, not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to any one person. (Prob. Code, §10520.) All other preliminary distributions require prior court authorization via petition and a noticed hearing. Petitioner must submit supplement explaining what was distributed, and why that property was not listed in the Final Inventory and Appraisal. There is still no supplement on file explaining this issue. Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ). Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Bryan Matthew Desjardins Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Bryan Matthew Desjardins Case Number 24PR00296 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Review Hearing re: Change of Venue Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Moses Alfaro Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Moses Alfaro Case Number 24PR00359 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Biennial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on May 1, 2028. The Court will give notice of this hearing to all parties. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Matthew Alfaro Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Matthew Alfaro Case Number 24PR00361 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Biennial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on May 1, 2028. The Court will give notice of this hearing to all parties. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Estate of Laura Huffman Tentative Ruling: Estate of Laura Huffman Case Number 24PR00502 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition: Letters Administration Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following is noted for the Court at the hearing: High Reserve. Petitioner initially requested $8000 for a reserve amount, then changed that amount to $5,000. That amount is still too high. A high reserve request, especially for unpaid liabilities, creates a presumption that the estate is not in a condition to be closed, which must be overcome by evidence showing the reserve is justified and need not delay distribution of the estate. The following is from a well-respected treatise on this issue: Although not required, it is advisable to include an estimate of closing expenses. Examples of estimated closing expenses include any estate taxes, interest, and penalties that will be paid after distribution; the cost of preparing final income tax returns for the estate; the cost of transferring securities to the distributees; the cost of reasonable storage, delivery, and shipping for distribution of tangible personal property to the distributees; and the cost of certifying and recording copies of the decree of distribution of real property. See Prob C §§11642, 11750, 11753-11754. Some courts require more detailed information about the nature and amount of the anticipated closing expenses. See, e.g., San Francisco Ct R 14.35(I)(3). The personal representative may also wish to retain funds for any undisclosed or unknown liabilities, especially tax deficiencies later assessed against the decedent or the estate. Apart from the reserve for estate taxes, there are some drawbacks to setting the reserve aside specifically for possible future tax deficiencies. Such action indicates--especially if the reserve is a substantial one--misgivings about the validity of the estate's position. The reserve might also be considered a trust fund for payment of the taxes, thus extending the statutory period for assessment. See U.S. v Rose (3d Cir 1965) 346 F2d 985, 989. In addition, if the personal representative requests that the court allow for a substantial reserve (or even a reserve of more than $5,000), some courts will refuse to characterize the distribution as "final" and will require additional accounts (or waivers) before permitting distribution of any balance of the reserve. For example, in Contra Costa County, the court will not characterize the distribution as final if the personal representative requests more than a nominal reserve. If the entire estate will be distributed to a single beneficiary, such as a trust established during the decedent's lifetime, a reserve may not be necessary. (Cal. Dec. Est. Pract. (CEB 2023), §31.66.) Accordingly, if the probable tax liability of the estate is so high as to require the requested amount in reserve, it is recommended the Court deem this estate not to be in a condition to be closed. At the very least, the Court should require a final accounting and petition for distribution be set a reasonable time after the last year's tax liability is due. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Guadalupe Reyes Reyes Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Guadalupe Reyes Reyes Case Number 24PR00675 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Biennial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on May 8, 2028. The Court will give notice of this hearing to all parties. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Jasmin Grimaldo Bautista Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Jasmin Grimaldo Bautista Case Number 25PR00287 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/13/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Initial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of M Aurora Ruiz Guzman Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of M Aurora Ruiz Guzman Case Number 25PR00406 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Conservatorship Compliance Hearing Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on January 25, 2027. Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Imanol Lerena Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Imanol Lerena Case Number 25PR00411 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Initial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on January 25, 2027. Tentative Ruling: Estate of Anita Fay Ivie-Trager Tentative Ruling: Estate of Anita Fay Ivie-Trager Case Number 25PR00424 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Final Distribution Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval. Tentative Ruling: Estate of Maria Reyes Lopez Tentative Ruling: Estate of Maria Reyes Lopez Case Number 25PR00493 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Final Distribution Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval. Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Aaron Pantoja Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Aaron Pantoja Case Number 25PR00497 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Conservatorship Compliance Hearing Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances required. Compliance achieved. Appearances: The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference. Meeting ID: 161 797 5412 Passcode: 8749009 Tentative Ruling: Estate of Steven Michael Weston Tentative Ruling: Estate of Steven Michael Weston Case Number 25PR00573 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Revoke Full IAEA Authority Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following is noted for the Court at the hearing: On March 23, 2026, petitioner filed a petition requesting this Court amend its Order for Probate, made on December 15, 2025. Within that order, Petitioner was appointed the Personal Representative of this intestate estate, and bond was fixed at $1,628,700. The allegations in the petition allege that Petitioner is unable to secure that bond. Probate Code section 10454 gives this Court authority to revoke full IAEA authority upon the petition of "any interested person." Petitioner is such a person, thus has standing to request the revocation of their own powers. Since the court may lower the bond amount pursuant to Probate Code section 10453(b) upon the granting of limited IAEA authority, the Court should do so in this case due to the Petitioner's inability to obtain a bond for the full value of the estate. Therefore, the Petition is recommended for approval, absent objection. Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Jimena M. Gonzalez Torres et al Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Jimena M. Gonzalez Torres et al Case Number 25PR00616 Case Type Guardianship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Appoint Guardian of Person Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Velouria Byers Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Velouria Byers Case Number 25PR00644 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following defects must be corrected before the hearing: Proof of Personal Service of Summons. In a conservatorship proceeding, jurisdiction is obtained through personal service of a citation and a copy of the petition for conservatorship upon the proposed conservatee, 15 days before the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1824; Conservatorship of Jones (1986) 188 CA3d 306, 309.) The Proof of Service on file shows service on the conservatee was not only on March 31, 2026, but proof of service was not on the mandatory Judicial Council Form (GC-320), nor was given to the proposed conservatee. Delivery of the Citation must be to the person cited, not a caregiver. (Prob. Code, §1215.) The proposed conservatee is not expected to attend the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].) Tentative Ruling: Estate of Mary Colyar Tentative Ruling: Estate of Mary Colyar Case Number 26PR00003 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/13/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Letters of Administration Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: The following must be submitted: Attorney Signature. The Petition must be verified by Petitioner (Prob. Code, § 1021) and signed by attorney (CCP, § 128.7). The petition in this case was not signed by the named attorney, and the third supplement does not solve the problem. Please resubmit the petition with the proper signature. Nomination of Administrator. Petitioner does not have priority of administration over Karlfranz Van Baas or Bob Babulas pursuant to Probate Code section 8461. Please submit a nomination from all those with equal or greater priority. There is no written declination on file. A written declination must be filed by or on behalf of an individual who is entitled to priority for issuance of Letters of administration but does not desire to act, or evidence must be produced that the person with priority is not competent under Probate Code section 8402 or refuses to act. (Local Rule 1752(d)1.) Proposed Letters (Form DE-150). Proposed letters must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. No such document was filed with the court. Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ). Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Hector Lara Hilario Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Hector Lara Hilario Case Number 26PR00005 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/20/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Conservatorship of the Person Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following must be submitted: Proof of Personal Service of Summons. In a conservatorship proceeding, jurisdiction is obtained through personal service of a citation and a copy of the petition for conservatorship upon the proposed conservatee, 15 days before the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1824; Conservatorship of Jones (1986) 188 CA3d 306, 309.) There is no Proof of Service of the Summons on file. Proof of Service on Relatives of Proposed Conservatee. At least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for appointment of a conservator, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by timely mailing service of the notice and copy of the petition to the (1) spouse, if any, or registered domestic partner, if any, of the proposed conservatee, and (2) relatives named in the petition at their addresses stated in the petition. (Prob. Code, §1822.) Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) - As of January 1, 2025, the ability of the proposed conservatee to attend the hearing will be determined on evidence submitted on Judicial Counsel form GC-325. This form was adopted for mandatory use as of January 1, 2025. This form must be filed, or the proposed conservatee will be expected to attend the hearing. Capacity Declaration (GC-335) - No order adjudging that conservatee lacks capacity to give informed consent to medical treatment may be granted unless supported by a declaration executed by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist supporting the request. (Prob. Code, § 1890(c).) The proposed conservatee is expected to attend the hearing, unless a Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) is filed and shows an medical inability to attend. (Prob. Code, § 1825.) (Prob. Code, § 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].) Tentative Ruling: Matter Andrew Alvarez Tentative Ruling: Matter Andrew Alvarez Case Number 26PR00009 Case Type Minor/Disabled Person's Compromise Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Review of Acknowledgement and Receipt Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances required. Compliance achieved. Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Joel M. Helland Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Joel M. Helland Case Number 26PR00016 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The proposed conservatee is not expected to attend the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].) Tentative Ruling: Matter of Stornetta Family Trust Tentative Ruling: Matter of Stornetta Family Trust Case Number 26PR00023 Case Type Trust Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Internal Affairs Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Personal Appearances are required. On January 16, 2026, a Petition for Internal Affairs of a Trust was filed by three alleged beneficiaries. On April 30, 2026, an Objection to that petition was filed by Craig L. Stornetta. The Objection places this matter at issue, requiring evidentiary hearing to resolve. (In re Estate of Lensch (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 667, 676; Conservatorship of Farrant (2021) 67 Cal.App.5th 370, 377.) The following must be submitted before the merits of the case can be adjudicated: 2001 Trust Instrument. A copy of all known iterations of the trust, and all accompanying amendments, must be submitted for review, if petitioner has access to them. (Local Rule, 1791(c).) There is no copy of the original trust (executed in 2001) on file. Any Respondents desirous to object to the Petition, must file a written objection before the hearing. The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver. Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ). Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Alondra Nicole Valdez Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Alondra Nicole Valdez Case Number 26PR00027 Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following defects must be corrected before the hearing: Proof of Service on Relatives of Proposed Conservatee. At least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for appointment of a conservator, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by timely mailing service of the notice and copy of the petition to the (1) spouse, if any, or registered domestic partner, if any, of the proposed conservatee, and (2) relatives named in the petition at their addresses stated in the petition. (Prob. Code, §1822.) Tentative Ruling: Matter of the Huseman Community Property Trust Tentative Ruling: Matter of the Huseman Community Property Trust Case Number 26PR00052 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/11/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Internal Affairs of a Trust Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Personal Appearances are required. On January 29, 2026, Sara Kerscher filed a Petition for Internal Affairs. That petition was amended and filed on March 24, 2026, and properly served for May 11, 2026, hearing. On April 22, 2026, Beverly Wilson filed a Response to Sara Kerscher's petition. That Response contains requests for relief that conflict with those in the petition, thus places the petition at issue, requiring evidentiary hearing to resolve. (In re Estate of Lensch (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 667, 676; Conservatorship of Farrant (2021) 67 Cal.App.5th 370, 377.) Parties must come prepared to set discovery deadlines and trial dates. Any Respondents desirous to object to the Petition, must file a written objection before the hearing. The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver. Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ). Tentative Ruling: Matter of Saulsbury-Gates Trust Tentative Ruling: Matter of Saulsbury-Gates Trust Case Number 26PR00054 Case Type Trust Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Compel Accounting Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. Any Respondents desirous to object to the Petition, must file a written objection before the hearing. The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver. The following is noted for the Court at the hearing: Defective Proof of Service of Petition (Form DE-120) . On March 30, 2026, Petitioner Casey Gates filed a Proof of Service of the Notice of Hearing (form DE-120) showing service on three persons occurred on March 27, 2026. The hearing date listed on the Proof of Service is March 30, 2026, making that Proof of Service ineffective. Notice of the hearing on trust matters must be given as follows: At least 30 days before the time set for the hearing on the petition, the petitioner shall cause notice of hearing to be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to all of the following persons: (1) All trustees. (2) All beneficiaries, subject to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15800) of Part 3. (3) The Attorney General, if the petition relates to a charitable trust subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. (Prob. Code, § 17203.) Therefore, there has been no due process in this case, and the matter should be continued unless petitioner files a proper Proof of Service of the Notice of Hearing, showing 30 days notice was given. Tentative Ruling: Estate of Gordon Wayne Boswell Tentative Ruling: Estate of Gordon Wayne Boswell Case Number 26PR00081 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required. The following is noted for the Court at the hearing: Lost will. Petitioner admits the will attached to the petition is not an original, nor can an original will be located. Petitioner submitted evidence in an attempt to overcome the presumption of destruction in Probate Code section 6124, but the evidence submitted likely does not rise to the level of "substantial" evidence to overcome the presumption. Petitioner may overcome the presumption of destruction with substantial evidence that shows the Court some supported fact that the Decedent did not destroy the will. Petitioner was referred to the following authority to understand the evidence required to overcome the presumption of destruction in Probate Code section 6124: Estate of Trikha (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 791, 804 [substantial evidence required to overcome presumption] Lauermann v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1327, 1333 [Duplicate Original not usually sufficient] To date, the only evidence submitted can be summarized as follows: Decedent told a child that a copy of the will was on the Decedent's computer, and that is where the proffered copy of the will was found. Decedent never told anyone he destroyed the will. These two items of evidence are insufficient, because the cases that have adjudicated this issue in published decisions focus on positive evidence that supports a fact of non-destruction, and the Court is Lauermann, supra, expressly stated that a duplicate of the original is not sufficient to overcome the presumption. Tentative Ruling: Matter of Reagan Campos Tentative Ruling: Matter of Reagan Campos Case Number 26PR00087 Case Type Minor/Disabled Person's Compromise Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Minor's Compromise Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Personal (in-person) appearances required, including the minor. (CRC 7.952.) Tentative Ruling: Estate of Floridita Landolt-Margoria Tentative Ruling: Estate of Floridita Landolt-Margoria Case Number 26PR00095 Case Type Decedent's Estate Hearing Date / Time Mon, 04/13/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Letters of Administration Tentative Ruling The following must be submitted: Verification of Petition. Petition must be verified by Petitioner (Prob. Code, § 1021) and signed by attorney (CCP, § 128.7). There was no signature by the Petitioner in this case. Please resubmit the petition with the proper signature. Proof of Publication. No proof of publication was filed. Jurisdiction of the Probate Court is obtained by publication in accordance with Article 3 of Division 7, Part 2, Chapter 2 Probate Code. (Prob. Code, § 8003(b).) Publication requires the notice to be published in a newspaper adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in the city of decedent's residence (Prob. Code, §§ 8121, 7122) and to contain the substantially same language and format shown in Probate Code section 8100. If the city of decedent's residence has no newspaper adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation, publication must occur "in a newspaper of general circulation in the county which is circulated within the area of the county in which the decedent resided or the property is located." (Prob. Code, §8121(b).) It is unacceptable to merely file a copy of the newspaper clipping as proof of publication. A Petitioner must obtain an affidavit executed under the penalty of perjury by the person with authority to affect publication at the newspaper. (Prob. Code, §8124.) Duties and Liabilities Acknowledgement (Form DE-147). The proposed personal representative must fill out and sign this form and submit it to the court. (Prob. Code, § 8404.) No such form was submitted. Waivers of Bond (DE-147) . Bond must be waived by all adult heirs at law. Petitioner must file bond waivers on mandatory Judicial Council form DE-142 for all heirs or devisees named in a will. The bond waivers attached to the petition are not code compliant. Proposed Order (Form DE-140). A proposed order must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. No such document was filed with the court. Proposed Letters (Form DE-150). Proposed letters must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. No such document was filed with the court. If the documents curing these deficiencies are not processed by 8:00 a.m. on April 10, 2026, it is recommended that the matter be continued to a date to be set by the Court at the hearing, unless the party appears and requests a different date, or submits a request for a different continuance date prior to the hearing. (Local Rule 1721(c)(2)(A-B).) If the matter is continued, documents must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the new hearing date to be considered.