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Tentative Ruling: Estate of Gerardo Martinez

Case Number

25PR00619

Case Type

Decedent's Estate-Letters of Administration

Hearing Date / Time

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition: Letters Administration

Tentative Ruling

Appearances are required.

The following must be submitted:

Proof of Publication. Jurisdiction of the Probate Court is obtained by publication in accordance with Probate Code section 8121. (Prob. Code, § 8003(b).) No proof of publication was filed. Publication requires the notice to be published in newspaper adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in the city of decedent’s residence. (Prob. Code, §§ 8121, 7122.)

Waivers of Bond. Bond must be waived by all adult heirs at law. Petitioner must file bond waivers (Form DE-142) for all heirs or devisees named in a will.

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