Conservatorship of Elaine Twitchell

Case Number

24PR00374

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

First Account and Report

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required. 

Court records show that an Accounting is due (See Prob. Code, § 2620), but there is no accounting on file.  The Court issued a Conservatorship Compliance Order on August 26, 2024, which ordered the First Account and Report of Conservator be filed by November 26, 2025. Conservators are not in compliance with this order as of November 20, 2025.

Pursuant to Probate Code section 2620.2, the Court will issue an Order to file the accounting within 30 days or sanctions will issue.

If the estate qualifies, the conservator may request an order dispensing with accountings pursuant to Probate Code section 2628. This may often be accomplished by submission of a declaration (Judicial Council Form MC-030) ex parte.

As the Court’s representative, the Court Investigator is required to visit the conservatee to make advisements and determine ongoing need in accordance with Probate Code section 1851. The Court Investigator must be served with a copy of the accounting. In Santa Maria, it should be sent to 312-C E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. In Santa Barbara, it should be sent to 118 E. Figueroa, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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