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Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Bassam R Rifai et al

Case Number

24PR00540

Case Type

Guardianship

Hearing Date / Time

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

First Accounting and Report of Guardian

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required.

The following is noted for the Court at the hearing:

Discrepancy no. 1 – Notice is defective.  Petitioner must serve notice of the accounting pursuant to Probate Code section 1460. Notice in this case was not given to anyone.

Discrepancy no. 2 – Accounting period is incorrect. The guardian was appointed on November 14, 2024, thus the accounting must begin from the date of appointment. (Prob. Code, § 1061(a).)

Discrepancy no. 3 – No Schedule E.  Accounting is missing Schedule E showing assets on hand at end of the accounting.

Discrepancy no. 4 – No account statements.  Account statements are not on file.  Petitioner must submit original account statements for review that confirm the amounts on hand at the beginning and end of the accounting period. (Prob. Code, § 2620.)

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