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Fraud Alert: Scam Text Messages Claiming DMV Penalties -

We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

Take these steps to reduce the chances of falling victim to a text message scam:

  • Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious texts — If you receive a message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply.
  • Verify the source — If you are unsure, always contact the DMV through official channels.
  • Call the DMV if you have concerns — The DMV customer service team is available to help you at 800-777-0133.

Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

Jury Scam alert -

The Santa Barbara Superior Court has received complaints about individuals trying to scam members of the public by pretending to be court officers or officials. The Jury Services office of the Santa Barbara Superior Court does not call citizens to request payments for failing to appear for jury duty. California law does not permit citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury duty. If you receive such a call simply hang up and, if the scammer persists, call your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about the recent scam warning.

Notice to Jurors:

Prospective jurors summoned for jury service can expect to receive their jury summons in postcard form. Please check your mail for a postcard with important instructions to fulfil your jury service. Visit the Jury Services page for more information.

Conservatorship of Wayne O. Evenson

Case Number

22PR00263

Case Type

Conservatorship

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

1) Petition for Substituted Judgment 2) Petition for Surcharge

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required. 

The following must be submitted:

Declaration and Supplement. The petition does not address whether Conservatee opposes the petition (Prob. Code, §2582(a)), and contains bare allegations of malfeasance related to the beneficiary of the trust that the amendment seeks to disinherit.  Thus, a Declaration from the Conservator containing testimony of the facts alleged in the petition is requested to meet the high bar of clear and convincing evidence the Court must have before it before the Court can substitute its judgment for that of the conserved, and issue a surcharge.

Trust contains forbidden no-accounting provision.  California Rule of Court, Rule 7.903(c) requires the trustee “to file accounts and reports for court approval in the manner and frequency required by Probate Code sections 1060 et seq. and 2620 et seq.” and does not allow any exception.  The proposed trust violates this rule at subdivision 7.14 by making exception for the initial trustee.  No matter who the trustee is, they must account.

This provision was allowed by the court in the last iteration, but it is strongly recommended against allowing this provision to continue.

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