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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. 

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

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Estate of Alfonzo Mendez Bravo

Case Number

23PR00116

Case Type

Decedent's Estate

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Competing Petitions for Appointment as Personal Representative

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

On February 27, 2023, Maria Teresa Bravo filed a Petition for the Probate of Decedent’s Will and Letters of Administration.  That petition received objection by one of the alleged heirs of Decedent, Justina Mendez Garcia, on May 10, 2023.  That opposition contained an objection to the will and to the appointment of the personal representative.  Justina Mendez Garcia also filed a competing petition to be appointed personal representative on July 7, 2023.

On January 31, 2024, Justina Mendez Garcia filed a request to dismiss the will contest.  This leaves a contest for appointment as personal representative at issue, requiring evidentiary hearing to resolve.

All interested persons entitled to notice have been served.

It is recommended the Court set an evidentiary hearing on the contested appointment as Personal Representative.

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