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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.

Estate of Dennis P. Woodruff

Case Number

22PR00408

Case Type

Decedent's Estate

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition for Final Distribution

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.  The following defects must be corrected in order for the Court to approve the petition:

Statutory Fees are still Miscalculated.  The formula for calculation of statutory compensation is set out in Probate Code section 10800(a). Compensation is 4 percent on the first $100,000, 3 percent on the next $100,000, 2 percent on the next $800,000, 1 percent on the next $9 million, one-half of 1 percent on the next $15 million, and a reasonable amount to be determined by the court on amounts greater than $25 million.

Petitioner miscalculated the statutory fee for 2% of the next $800,000 and 1% of the next $9,000,000 (here $325,000).  Please recalculate and submit that recalculation via supplement.

The proper calculation is as follows:

4% of the first $100,000.00                        = $4,000

3% of the next $100,000.00                        = $3,000

2% of the next $800,000.00                        = $16,000

1% of the next $9,000,000.00                     = $2,250

½ of 1% of the next $15,000,000.00          = $0.00

Total statutory compensation                   = $25,250

It is recommended the court decrease statutory compensation to $24,500 for failure to accurately calculate the statutory fee in multiple filings.

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