Court Investigator's Biennial Review
The following procedural defects with the petition are also noted: Proof of Service of Notice of Hearing (Form DE-120). Despite previous probate notes to the contrary, petitioner consistently refuses to use the mandatory Judicial Counsel forms to send notice to parties in this case. This is sanctionable conduct. (CRC, Rule 2.30.)
Notice for this hearing still has not been sent on form DE-120, thus has not satisfied the requirement of Due Process. Notice must be given 15 days prior to hearing, served on all known heirs and devisees on the mandated Judicial Council form DE-120, as well as on the Personal Representative (if not the petitioner) and special notice requestors. (Prob. Code, Sec.Sec. 11601 & 1220.) Notice must be sent to the person, not the person's representative. (Sec.1220.)
Rei mbursement requests should be rejected. The petitioner requests reimbursement of $39,339.05 at paragraph 12 of the petition, but those reimbursements appear to be the same claims that were adjudicated in the creditor's claim of Erik Benham that was finalized after evidentiary hearing.
A supplement was filed on April 3, 2026, attempting to explain why the claims are similar, and justify the payment of those claims. The Supplement fails to adequately do so. Many of the charges on the itemized list attached to the petition are indistinguishable from claims by Erik Benham that have already been adjudicated.
Accounting discrepancies. The accounting still fails to comply with Probate Code section 1060, et seq. requirements for an accounting, and does not balance in the slightest. Credits do not equal Charges, nor are the supporting schedules meaningful or organized in a way to support the summary of account. "Furthermore, failure to provide proper accounting for entrusted funds is cause for discipline whether or not financial loss has ultimately occurred." (See McCray v. State Bar (1985) 38 Cal.3d 257, 270; Fitzsimmons v. State Bar (1983) 34 Cal.3d 327, 331-332.)" (Ridge v. State Bar (1989) 47 Cal.3d 952, 961.)
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Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Mon, 05/04/2026 - 08:30 Nature of Proceedings Court Investigator's Biennial Review Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: No appearances are required. The court investigator's report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. The next review hearing will be held on May 1, 2028. The Court will give notice of this hearing to all parties.
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
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