Estate of Shirley Gail Houchin

Case Number

24PR00391

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition for Final Distribution

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval with reduction of reimbursement request in the amount of postage and copies.

Per Local Rule 1732:

“The following expenses are considered by the court to be a business expense and are not ordinarily reimbursable costs or fees:

1. Photocopy expenses;
2. Telephone charges;
3. Computer research fees;
4. Clerical services;
5. Travel to and from court; and
6. Communication with the probate examiner and/or attorney.”

Per CCP section 1033.5(b) “The following items are not allowable as costs, except when expressly authorized by law:

(1) Fees of experts not ordered by the court.

(2) Investigation expenses in preparing the case for trial.

(3) Postage, telephone, and photocopying charges, except for exhibits.

(4) Costs in investigation of jurors or in preparation for voir dire.

(5) Transcripts of court proceedings not ordered by the court.”

Meeting ID: 161 797 5412

Passcode: 8749009