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Tentative Ruling: Estate of James Ferrari

Case Number

24PR00433

Case Type

Decedent's Estate-Letters of Administration

Hearing Date / Time

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Accounting 1st and Final Account and Report; Compensation to Attorney and Administrators; Reimbursement of Advanced Expenses; Reserve; Final Distribution

Tentative Ruling

UPDATE: Proof of service and a proposed order have been filed. This Petition will be approved, absent objection. No appearance is required on 9/25/25.

Appearances are required.

The following must be submitted:

Proof of Service of Notice of Hearing (Form DE-120). Notice must be given 15 days prior to hearing, served on all known heirs and devisees, as well as on the Personal Representative (if not the petitioner) and special notice requestors. (Prob. Code, §§ 11601 & 1220.) Notice must be sent to the person, not the person’s representative. (§1220.) No such document was filed.

Proposed Order. A proposed order must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. (Local Rule 1724(b)). Order must list every beneficiary and detail the shares to each and must expressly state limitations or conditions on distribution. (Prob. Code, § 11603.) No such document was filed with the court.

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