Tentative Ruling: Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton

Case Number

22PR00369

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 09:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition for Final Distribution

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

The following is noted for the Court at the hearing:

Apportionment of Fees. According to Declaration on file with the Court, the statutory fee will be apportioned by the Public Guardian and Mr. Black 50/50. It is recommended the Court approve this agreement and make the order.

Guardianship of Dalaney Hamilton.  According to the initial pleading filed in this case, Dalaney Hamilton is a minor, aged 12-13, and is represented by her mother as guardian ad litem, who was either divorced or never married to the decedent.  Dalaney Hamilton is entitled to 33 and 1/3 percent of the estate, which includes a sizable value in real property.  This requires a guardianship over the estate be established. (CRC, Rule 7.950, Prob. Code, §§3600-3613.) 

No petition for guardianship over the estate is on file.  There is a petition to be appointed Guardian ad litem on file as of April 9, 2026, but that petition is not what the Court required.  The Court should not approve Final Distribution until the Guardianship over the estate is established.

Appearances:

The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.

Meeting ID: 161 956 1423

Passcode: 137305