Conservatorship of Linda Ann Morrow

Case Number

25PR00298

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition: Appoint Conservator - Person and Estate

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Appearances required. The following must be submitted:

Proof of Personal Service of Summons. In a conservatorship proceeding, jurisdiction is obtained through personal service of a citation and a copy of the petition for conservatorship upon the proposed conservatee, 15 days before the hearing. (Prob. Code, § 1824; Conservatorship of Jones (1986) 188 CA3d 306, 309.)  There is no Proof of Service of the Summons on file.

Proof of Service on Relatives of Proposed Conservatee.  At least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for appointment of a conservator, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by timely mailing service of the notice and copy of the petition to the (1) spouse, if any, or registered domestic partner, if any, of the proposed conservatee, and (2) relatives named in the petition at their addresses stated in the petition. (Prob. Code, §1822.)

Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) – As of January 1, 2025, the ability of the proposed conservatee to attend the hearing will be determined on evidence submitted on Judicial Counsel form GC-325.  This form was adopted for mandatory use as of January 1, 2025.  This form must be filed, or the proposed conservatee will be expected to attend the hearing.

Capacity Declaration (GC-335) – No order adjudging that conservatee lacks capacity to give informed consent to medical treatment may be granted unless supported by a declaration executed by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist supporting the request. (Prob. Code, § 1890(c).)

The proposed conservatee is expected to attend the hearing, unless a Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) is filed and shows an medical inability to attend.  (Prob. Code, § 1825.) (Prob. Code, § 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].)

Appearances:

The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.

Meeting ID: 161 797 5412

Passcode: 8749009